"Let us go on and take the adventures that shall fall to us." ~C.S. Lewis
This week people across the states will celebrate Thanksgiving. Originally this day was created with the pilgrims that crossed the Atlantic and arrived safely on the shores of a new land of opportunities. They would not have survived in that new land without the generosity and guidance of the Native Americans that were there. And [...]
One of the most pleasantly surprising places I visited in Sao Paulo was Pedra Montada. This park is not huge and does not usually have the tourist appeal, it simply offers visitors a pleasant walk among the trees and getting to see the giant balancing rocks that are there. I loved this park- the boardwalks [...]
One of the most wonderous areas of the state of Sao Paulo is Campos do Jordao. This area has a wealth of things to share with visitors from a train ride to the top of the mountain, a walk through stunning gardens, a ingenious waterfall, and a Swiss inspired village to wander through. This is [...]
Brazil has no shortage of beautiful beaches...But my all time favorite that I visited was Ubatuba. The striking contrast of the brilliant blue waters set against the massive boulders around it was beautiful. And because it is a lesser known beach, not nearly as crowded or touristy.This is where to come to escape from it [...]
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. And while for many Thanksgiving is a day about family, food, pie, football, parades, and shopping- at the heart of this day is the reminder to be grateful for all we have. In thinking about gratitude and giving thanks, my mind keeps going back to when I got to visit [...]
I would say that Brazil could be one of my most favorite places that I have been. I have wonderful Brazilian friends who showed me all over Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. I've been thinking a lot about my trips to this beautiful country lately and wanting so much to go back. The people [...]