Thursday, 28 Jan 2010 | Views [656] | Video
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I've had better flights but I can't remember a better nap than the one I had this afternoon... Taxi driver was well worth it; spoke little english but allowed me to practice my hand signals/portuguese conversation skills. The busy streets gave me some ... Read more >
Tags: beginnings
Saturday, 24 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery
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Saturday, 24 Feb 2007 | Views [657]
Carnaval. Wow. I have been in Salvador for over a week and had just begun to get used to the mass of people. There are 2 Carnavals of Salvador: The historic one located in Pelhourinho that has a band, usually with a full horn section and percussion, ... Read more >
Tags: party time
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2007 | Views [679]
I have now had my fill of looking at architecture. I have been to two colonial towns of extreme wealth with some rock climbing, and a planned, sprawling city from the 70´s. I have been enjoying my tourism since leaving the farm. I have spent 2 days ... Read more >
Tags: sightseeing
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery
I have left the farm!
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Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Views [565] | Comments [2]
I am still at Iracambi. I am getting ready to depart on Friday morning for the next leg of my adventure. I will be traveling to a few colonial towns in Minas Gerais and then off to the capital city to make a collaborative contact. I am filled with ... Read more >
Tags: culture
Friday, 19 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery
Rio and Iracambi
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Friday, 19 Jan 2007 | Views [625] | Comments [2]
I am still at Iracambi, the NGO that is situated in the fragmented Atlantic rainforest above Rio de Janeiro. Life here is slow. The mountains and dirt roads make moving around a little hard in the rainy season. The house I am living in has 4 bedrooms ... Read more >
Tags: the great outdoors
Sunday, 7 Jan 2007 | Views [592]
Well, I knew Chicago weather couldn't be trusted. So, I met the greatest lady on the delayed flight from Knoxville to Chicago. She works in education, Social and Environmental areas, and is affiliated with a few people from the Ministry of Education ... Read more >
Tags: relaxation