“So how are you finding living in Brazil?” asked a friend I hadn’t seen for a while when I was last visiting the UK. As I began to reel off one of my stimulating standard responses, “the fruit there is so cheap and as for the weather…” I was quickly cut off. “Nice, tell… Read More
A few weeks ago I blogged about the stereotypes commonly surrounding crime in Brazil; and in keeping with the theme of Brazilian stereotypes, I plan to spend the next few blog posts focusing on another of Brazil’s enigmas…its women. (Takes a deep breath, cracks knuckles and stretches) Right, let’s do this!My inspiration for wanting to write about… Read More
“We’ve told you who our favourite English singers and bands are….now it’s your turn! Which Brazilian artists do you like?” “Eeeerrrrrrm…..” I responded thoughtfully, before looking up at the polystyrene panels in the classroom ceiling and hoping that they would inspire some sort of an answer. “What Brazilian singer…or band…..do….I…like?” I asked this to myself out… Read More
