Brazil. They spell it Brasil. They pronounce it bra-siw.
Their currency is the real. But it's pronounced hey-ai.
It's the one South American country people don't realise doesn't speak Spanish. They speak Portuguese. So put your Spanish For Beginners away. Learn some basic phrases. Get guttural, otherwise they won't understand what you're saying.
It's the expensive South American country that no one warns your wallet about. One minute you're enjoying seafood meals for about $4AU in Venezuela, then BAM. Brazil happens; and you're parting ways with $30AU for a mediocre plate (and even then it was the cheapest meal on the menu).
If you want to save money, eat how the locals do: pasta, rice and beans (yes, all three, on the same plate) - with either beef, chicken or fish. For lunch and dinner. Every day. Sprinkle with a huge load of farofa (fried cassava flour). It adds more crunch than it does actual flavour.
Another popular alternative is por kilo restaurants: load your plate with whatever you want from a wide selection from the food spectrum, and an electronic weighing scale at the counter determines the price.
It's a country of contrasts - as much in its landscape as its people. The "typical" Brazilian person ishard impossible to define. It's not just the capoeira dancers of African descent, or the dazzling sambistas with big bums. It's as much the poor people in the favelas trying to get by. It's as much the "white" Brazilians with European heritage.
But if there's one thing I found to be true - it's their admirable ability (particularly women) to embrace their bodies, no matter the shape or size. If I could describe female Brazilian fashion in one word, it would be: tight. If I could describe their attitude, it would be: unabashed.
The world loves them and they know it. That's why they charge up to triple the price of accommodation during peak season (i.e. Rio Carnavale), and get away with it. The Rio 2016 Olympics will only turn up their spotlight.
Here's some pics...
Love, Noeline
xox
Their currency is the real. But it's pronounced hey-ai.
It's the one South American country people don't realise doesn't speak Spanish. They speak Portuguese. So put your Spanish For Beginners away. Learn some basic phrases. Get guttural, otherwise they won't understand what you're saying.
It's the expensive South American country that no one warns your wallet about. One minute you're enjoying seafood meals for about $4AU in Venezuela, then BAM. Brazil happens; and you're parting ways with $30AU for a mediocre plate (and even then it was the cheapest meal on the menu).
If you want to save money, eat how the locals do: pasta, rice and beans (yes, all three, on the same plate) - with either beef, chicken or fish. For lunch and dinner. Every day. Sprinkle with a huge load of farofa (fried cassava flour). It adds more crunch than it does actual flavour.
Another popular alternative is por kilo restaurants: load your plate with whatever you want from a wide selection from the food spectrum, and an electronic weighing scale at the counter determines the price.
It's a country of contrasts - as much in its landscape as its people. The "typical" Brazilian person is
But if there's one thing I found to be true - it's their admirable ability (particularly women) to embrace their bodies, no matter the shape or size. If I could describe female Brazilian fashion in one word, it would be: tight. If I could describe their attitude, it would be: unabashed.
The world loves them and they know it. That's why they charge up to triple the price of accommodation during peak season (i.e. Rio Carnavale), and get away with it. The Rio 2016 Olympics will only turn up their spotlight.
Here's some pics...
Typical Brazilian meal.
Canoa Quebrada.
Olinda.
Olinda.
Salvador.
Olodum drum parade in Salvador.
Selfie with J.C.
Rio Carnavale.
Iguazu Falls.
Love, Noeline
xox
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