……commentary from the road
While enjoying the quiet retired life in Brazil this spring, Katia and I decided it was a good idea to fly all three of our sons down to Brazil during our last month for some renewed family time. We were both getting a bit tired of the daily routine; we genuinely missed the kids, so... Continue Reading →
Although relatively unknown outside of South America, Foz do Iguacu (Iguacu Falls) is easily one of the top 10 natural wonders in the world. While Iguacu is ranked highly on many lists of spectacular waterfalls, I say it’s the “King” and that Niagra and Victoria Falls are punk in comparison. Iguacu (from the original Indian... Continue Reading →
(Photo above; With son Frank in Curitiba's Historico Centro)... Continuing our tour of southern Brazil, we laid up for a month in Curitiba, Parana, about 450 km southwest of Sao Paulo. I had never heard of the place 6 months ago, but having had such a great time in Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do... Continue Reading →
I'd say I come from an average-sized American family and have one brother, several cousins, etc. My wife, Katia, on the other hand, is one of 10+ children, and her parents were part of similar-sized families. Do the math, and that equates to dozens of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, taking the concept of... Continue Reading →
(Photo above; Praia Mole)... Florianopolis, or "Floripa,” as it is locally known, is a true gem in Brazil. We made two trips to the island last year, initially staying for four days out of curiosity and then, without debate, returning the following October for a solid month. Relatively unknown outside of South America, it’s become... Continue Reading →
Off the "beaten path", the Cidade Baixa area in Porto Alegre is an unexpected little “Bohemia” in southern Brasil. An original section of the city and home to a major university, the neighborhood has cleverly combined history, art, and culture. Without the annoying tourist façade, the area reflects the lifestyle of young and old Brasilians with an... Continue Reading →
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