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Friday, 27 Jul 2007 | Views [718]
The contests I saw at the 15th PanAmerican Games in Rio de Janeiro 2007:
16 July
Women's indoor volleyball
US lost to Cuba in three games (16-25, 23-25, 15-25); Dominican Republic won the first game against Peru before I left
17 July
beach volleyball
men:... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Saturday, 21 Jul 2007 | Views [538]
are you sure you don´t just want to come down here? then i don´t have to leave! :)
Tags: Family
Friday, 20 Jul 2007 | Views [589]
Today I went to horse eventing. It was not very eventful, though. I certainly thought I was in for a bit more excitement than simply changes gaits, leads, and directions. Beautiful animals in any case. Most of the riders were from the US, Canada, ... Read more >
Tags: according to locals
Thursday, 19 Jul 2007 | Views [585]
Watched US men lose in beach volleyball today. Yeah, the crowd was definitely against us. I think the only team that gets boo-ed more than the US is Argentina; Brazil and Argentina are not the best of friends. Actually, the US women´s soccer team ... Read more >
Tags: updates
Tuesday, 17 Jul 2007 | Views [764]
Tonight I watched Canada men beat Chile in two sets. Then Mexico controlled Guatemala in two. The Mexico men played awesome almost the whole match! Their blocks were fantastic and the hits had crisp snaps on them. Then I finished the night with ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Monday, 16 Jul 2007 | Views [700] | Comments [1]
There is nothing quite like cheering for your team at an international sporting event. Tonight I watched Cuba handle the US women´s volleyball team at the 15th PanAmerican Games in Rio. It would have been much better if we had won (we lost 16-25, 23-... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Monday, 16 Jul 2007 | Views [1277] | Comments [2]
The week in the jungle was superb. There is a unique set-up that allows you to open your mind and soothe your soul at the same time. A difficult combination, and yet this place achieves such results with hardly any effort at all. It is a little piece ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Monday, 16 Jul 2007 | Views [860]
**Keep in mind that most of this comes from class lectures - things can and do get lost in translation. Anyway, this is part of what I think I learned: Question 1 One goal of economic intergration is to promote free trade, by reducing ... Read more >
Tags: what I think I learned
Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 | Views [509]
Hey. Sorry to leave ya hangin´ - but I was in the Atlantic RainForest all week. It was fantastic! I rode horses four days all over the place, hiked to waterfalls and caves, ate amazing food, discussed water problems and global warming, did yoga, played ... Read more >
Tags: fill-in
Sunday, 8 Jul 2007 | Views [551] | Comments [1]
yeah, it hurt.
Tags: Culture
Sunday, 8 Jul 2007 | Views [740]
It was on Copacabana beach. Started around four in the afternoon and went until 10:30. Local artists, local DJ´s, plus Pharell, Macy Gray, and LENNY KRAVITZ. Oh yeah, and it was free!!! Yeah, I had a very good time. I went there with Antonio. ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Tuesday, 26 Jun 2007 | Views [320]
I am off to Bolivia NOW!!! ;) Will keep you posted - and try to get real updates posted soon, too (ones with actual details and such). hugs
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Views [308] | Comments [1]
Before entering the elevator verify if it is located on this floor. Law 12.722 of 09/04/98 valid for all of São Paulo municipal district.
Tags: aside
Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Views [331]
I am back in Rio already. Buzios was beautiful - very calm and magnificent beaches. This morning I caught a ride back to Rio with a guy from the hostel. It took like half the time as the ride out had and he dropped me off right at the hostel. He ... Read more >
Tags: fill-in
Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 | Views [321] | Comments [1]
The people of Brazil are amazing to me. They make this country very enjoyable, and it has been better and better the more people that I meet. They are friendly and helpful, and their command of the English language still astounds me. Many of the people ... Read more >
Tags: People
Friday, 22 Jun 2007 | Views [359]
Going to Buzios (Brazil) for the weekend... The exam was good last Wednesday morning. I think I did quite well! hugs
Tags: aside
Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [393] | Comments [1]
So, apparently people want details concerning the last post. It´s not that exciting - which is partly why it was so stupid. The language deal came up at the airport. Being a large group always takes long, and we were running late for our scheduled ... Read more >
Tags: fill-in
Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [672] | Comments [2]
Do everyone else a favor: when you are in another country, it is your responsibility to communicate in their language. Do NOT expect them to know your language and do NOT get mad and yell at them when they don´t. Realize that you are not in your home ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
Sunday, 17 Jun 2007 | Views [664]
Sorry I haven´t given you any entries lately - it takes a lot of time and effort to enjoy the sand, sun, and ocean ;) ha ha Rio is absolutely amazing!!! This is a must visit for anyone who ever ventures away from home. Our hotel is half a block from ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
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