Rio / Porto Alegre 2008

I just got back from another amazing trip tp Brasil . This trip was filled with ups and downs but ultimately it was pretty amazing . Most of the downs came in the form of things that I could not control . For instance on my way down the flight was delayed due to bad weather . We finally take off and about an hour into the super turbullent flight this woman has a heart attack . WE land I miami but because the flight is soooo late We miss the connecting flight and I have to spend the night and the next day in Miami .I finally arrive in Rio and the place i'm supposed to be staying in isn't ready . I ended up having to move around 3 timers in the course of the trip . Booking my tickets to Porto Alegre was no vacation either . Anyway enough complaining . The trip was great . Porto Alegre was an incredible city . Slightly cooler than Rio but beautifully comfortable . The city itself has a higher percentage of middle class than Rio or Sao Paulo therefore smaller favelas . The people were genuinely friendly and always very helpful . When I told people I was from New York most were shocked that I would travel so far to their city . THere is a higher percentage of blondes here . More of a European heritage going on . I don't have to mention women here . I think most know that there are some of the most beautiful women on the planet in Brasil . Porto Alegre is no exception. I would not go there however if you don't speak some portuguese . Not many people speak english . You might have a hard time .
After my P.A. trip I made my way back to Rio . On my return I decided to make the most of the beach and take time out each day to hang there for at least an hour . I have been there many times and at this point have many friends . I went to a birthday party for an old friend and a great barbecue out in Recreio . Goods times spent with good people . I'm back now and fully charged with new inspiration.