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While strolling through the Providencia neighborhood in Santiago, my husband and I spied a McDonald’s and immediately entered.  In our best Portuñol (combination of Portuguese & Español) we questioned the woman at the counter about their breakfast sandwiches.  Sadly, our beloved Egg McMuffin remains out of…

La Fuente Alemana

February 29, 2012
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Since returning from Santiago de Chile, we have found ourselves recounting our earthquake experience at La Piojera. The atmosphere… the people… the terremoto. I read a single, random review of this bar prior to traveling.  “All tourists must visit and try this drink!”  Does it…

La Piojera

February 28, 2012
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Thought I would take an opportunity to share a few videos documenting the city of São Paulo and its people while we brave the vineyards in Chile.  It fascinates me to see how others view this massive, sprawling city.  Enjoy.

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Seeing São Paulo

February 21, 2012
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I have never met this Jim character, but something tells me we would make the best of friends.  Alas, he resides in Rio and I live in the concrete jungle that is São Paulo.  It is through him and other bloggers that I learn valuable information about living in Brazil.  Such as the following tidbit regarding the carnaval celebration that begins tomorrow.

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Only in Brazil

February 17, 2012
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 April:  Go stand by that sign so I can take a picture! Husband:  {compliance} A:  You can’t smile next to a danger sign.  That is confusing. H:  What? A:  Be spontaneous!  Look like you are drowning or something. H:  {noncompliance & frustration}  That doesn’t make…

Opposites Attract

February 15, 2012
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No.  I did not set our car on fire.  (Although, the thought crossed my mind.) After my last post I received several comments from fellow expats regarding a simpler method of registration.  Despachantes.  The term derives from the Portuguese word ‘efficient’ and refers to a…

Back on Track

February 13, 2012
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Happy Thoughts

February 10, 2012
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We are spending our Monday recovering from the most lovely weekend at the beach. We arrived Friday night just in time for a walk at sunset and dinner on Praia Camburi. The rest of our weekend was spent enjoying incredible food with great friends and…

A Healthy Dose of Vitamin D

February 6, 2012
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At some point in our lives we all experience a transition, a shift in our way of thinking.  Parents begin to fulfill the roll of friends.  While I cannot pinpoint the moment in my life when this occurred, the relationships I hold with my parents…

Birthday Wishes For My Mother

February 1, 2012
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