Becoming Brazilian

• Why Not To Shop In Brazil 12 years ago International journeys starting in Brazil are exempt, thanks to some abnormally brilliant Brazilian law, the normal baggage restrictions of international airline travel.  So, while economy passengers on all other global routes are only allowed two paltry 23 kilo bags, those flying from and to...
• Does My Kid Need Therapy? 12 years ago I was called into school today to have a meeting with the school psychologist to discuss Little Bear's behaviour.  The tiniest little upset can set him off like a firework; screaming, shouting, kicking, hitting and spitting.  It's a pretty regular performance at school, and she was curious to...
• 5 Things We Love To Hate About Brazilian Birthday Parties - And How To Get Over It 12 years ago Brigadeiros: Late Night, Anyone?1) The Time of The Party: You may as well just get used to the fact that ninety percent of the invitations you receive will be for parties that start when your kids are normally in the their pyjamas and end when you are normally in yours, and on a school night to...
• British Queen's Birthday Celebration In Rio 12 years ago Went to one of those peculiar ex-pat events today that I love to hate but secretly adore for their weird comedy value.  It was a tea-time celebration of the Queen's birthday hosted by the British Commonwealth Society of Rio de Janeiro, held in the hall at The British School.Flat fluorescent...
• Four Year Old Prodigies - Better Believe It 12 years ago Aelita Andre - Four Year Old Prodigy (not mine!)Did you see that video of the child prodigy abstract impressionist whose first solo exhibition is opening this week in New York? She is no more of an artist than the next kid, but what a lucky ducky to have such a cool studio space, an apparently...

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