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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
