News and opinions on current events from “The Land of the Southern Cross”.
Yesterday I posted this picture on Instagram and Facebook, with the caption “Look closely”: And to be honest, it is not hard to focus on what is going on in the foreground and miss the 727 casually parked next to a gas station. I’m publishing this as a “Best of Brazil” post because this illustrates…
On our recent trip to the city of Curitiba (southern Brazil, in the state of Paraná) we had the opportunity to visit a truly remarkable place, called Vila Velha. What makes this place noteworthy are the large formations of sandstone that jut out of the ground, almost as if they sprung up there on their…
On Thursdays I like to post about some of the things that make Brazil one of the most fascinating places in the world. In the past we have shared some pictures and videos from my friend Tim Reiner’s sand rail excursions into the picturesque interior of Piaui (see here, here and here for examples). A…
For this week’s Best of Brazil post, put this video on full screen, then sit back and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery Brazil has to offer. Included are jungle scenes and the city of Manaus. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon…
One of the cool things about where I live is that you never know what kind of musical treat you might be in for as you walk down the cobblestone streets of the Old São Luís. The videos in this post are from last year, and were taken by members of the team that came…
Many iconic images have come out of this year’s eventful Summer Olympics in Paris. From the casual Turkish marksman who spawned a million memes, to the Brazilian surfer who was photographed striking an epic pose in mid-air. Indeed, Brazilians have featured in their share of iconic images, like when American gymnasts bowed to Brazilian gold…
I get asked, a lot, about the differences between the Portuguese spoken in Brazil and that spoken in Portugal. I usually answer that it is similar between the English of the US and that of the UK. Usually, that answer is sufficient. But for those whose curiosity goes deeper, the answer is more nuanced than…
You’re probably going to want to set aside what you are doing, crank up the audio, and enjoy this amazing performance of two classic Brazilian pieces. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that clicking on…
Americans are want to complain that one can watch an entire soccer match and not see a single goal. While this is true, today there is YouTube, and you can watch any number of compilations of goals without all the boring soccer going on in between. In that vein, here is a compilation of some…
Often in this space we feature performances of Brazilian music by well-known musicians. Today’s offering is a little closer to home. Back in 2018 we held a week of musical training, with a group of musicians from the US teaming up with some musicians from here and giving instruction in voice and instruments. One young…