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Taiwo and Kehinde; my Abayomi twins
Posted on October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

Taiwo and Kehinde; my Abayomi twins

As always Marcia organized an amazing Portuguese class today. The class was held at a really cute artesanal art shop on Rua 5 (the prettiest street in town) called Guapo. It is owned by a great couple that we just refer to “os meninos do Guapo” (boys from Guapo). Their real names are Zé and … Continue reading Taiwo and Kehinde; my Abayomi twins

The sum of all stress
Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

The sum of all stress

This is in answer to all those annoying questions and comments I’ve had since we decided to move here and exchange my title from Army officer to Housewife. Comments from people at home like “So, what do you do all day; eat bonbons?” (Queu mental image of Sybil Fawlty with bouffant do and all) don’t … Continue reading The sum of all stress

Paraty –  historical gem in Rio de Janeiro
Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

Paraty – historical gem in Rio de Janeiro

Don’t miss the epitome of Brazilian history and paradise all in the same place; Paraty in Rio de Janeiro. Continue reading Paraty – historical gem in Rio de Janeiro

The best and worst about being an expat
Posted on January 30, 2019February 8, 2019

The best and worst about being an expat

Being an expat can be the most amazing experience in a lifetime but it can also be the hardest. These past 15 months I have experienced both. From amazing new friendships to feelings of isolation, being an expat is both difficult and awesome at the same time. I am about to tell you, in my … Continue reading The best and worst about being an expat

Brazilian behaviours for export to Sweden
Posted on January 15, 2019January 18, 2019

Brazilian behaviours for export to Sweden

Brazilian behavior is very different from that of us Swedes. So here are my favourites from Brazil that I wish I could export to Sweden. Continue reading Brazilian behaviours for export to Sweden

Fazenda Bela Vista – Brazilian Dude ranch
Posted on January 5, 2019February 15, 2019

Fazenda Bela Vista – Brazilian Dude ranch

A day spent on horseback at Fazenda Bela Vista left us feeling sore but aching for more. Continue reading Fazenda Bela Vista – Brazilian Dude ranch

Réveillon – celebrating New Years the Brazilian way
Posted on December 30, 2018

Réveillon – celebrating New Years the Brazilian way

Brazilian New Years, also known as Réveillon, comes with many traditions, customs and superstitions. Here are some that we will be adopting this year. Continue reading Réveillon – celebrating New Years the Brazilian way

3 days in Rio de Janeiro
Posted on November 22, 2018February 15, 2019

3 days in Rio de Janeiro

We have long debated whether or not to do Rio based on the current security situation. But Magnus and Elisabeth we’re going to do it anyway when they came to Brazil to visit us so we decided it was better to incorporate it into our road trip and take precautionary measures. This was our first … Continue reading 3 days in Rio de Janeiro

Family days at Fazenda Sant’Anna
Posted on November 12, 2018February 15, 2019

Family days at Fazenda Sant’Anna

Read about the beautiful fazenda Sant’Anna in rural São Paulo and the weekend we spent there when the company arranged for all families involved in the project to meet and get to know each other. Continue reading Family days at Fazenda Sant’Anna

Top 12 things we miss from Sweden
Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

Top 12 things we miss from Sweden

Sitting here on the other side of the world sweating through every pore I enviously follow family and friends in Sweden on instagram enjoying my favorite season; fall. I find myself missing home a little bit more. Here are the 12 things (material) I (we) miss the most. Continue reading Top 12 things we miss from Sweden

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