Monday, March 24, 2014

Observations: Brazil

Every country does things their own way, and they're usually quite proud of these idiosyncrasies. Today is my last day in Brazil. I've just spent the past two months exploring this giant of a country and I've made a few observations about how things are done here. Some things I found frustrating, especially as an American used to life running relatively quickly and efficiently. But alas, TIB (This is Brazil).



Thursday, March 6, 2014

The Açai and Sushi Diet

"Tem Açai?"

Possibly the two most important words in the Portuguese language. Açai - the amazingly delicous (and healthy) Brazilian berry-turned-sorbet, can be found nearly anywhere in Brazil. The food-cart guy at the metro entrance sells it in a plastic cup, the local Bob's milkshake chain does it soft-serve in a cone, and the supermarket sells it by the pint. For those who thought I'd have problems being a vegan in Brazil, think again. Between the açai available on every street corner and the cheap vegetarian sushi in Liberdade, I'm in food heaven.