Saturday, December 30, 2006

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every year ...

every year to make many people worry about their good intentions for the new year. You take the right to give up smoking, exercise more, lose weight, more time for the family etc, just to mention some of the traditional resolutions. There is no shortage of ideas generally. However, by the staying power it looks different. Once the new year a little older, the resolutions are often forgotten.

I wonder why it's a new year needs to change his life to do. Every day is special and you should make the most of it. If one wants to confess his love someone, you should do so today, tomorrow. Also, it is better to give up his vices now and not wait for the new year, because it easily later sure will not.

In today's much postponed or they are waiting for the "right" moment. A few times I heard from friends that they are in a few years if they will make 40, 50, 60 years old, something beautiful and want to fulfill a lifelong dream, be it a journey, a car or anything else of value. I do not understand why you want such things gönnnen on a specific occasion when you have the time, money and opportunity today. Especially if you already have a couple of years more under his belt, could Is it possible that it later may be too late because of health problems possibly (but do not want to be a black painter).

In this sense: Enjoy each new day and make the most of it!
wishes all a Happy 2007! (Although still all be the same as in 2006, I hope, anyway)

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

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Yes, I know I can not leave. I do not get enough of it can dream of traveling to and read reports from people who visited these countries already. The countries that I would currently prefer to travel in the distant future are Costa Rica, Panama, Cape Verde, and Japan. But I do not want to fly to Japan, but mainly travel by land (including the Trans-Siberian). My travel dreams are rather contradictory, because I'm open to almost everything and want so much to see and learn about different cultures. 'm Still young and have plenty of time to hopefully discover many corners of the world. So if any of you out there been to one of these countries was, then contact me about it, send me the link of your blog, or if you know the most interesting books (no guide), then I recommended these. Thank you :-)

Monday, December 18, 2006

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Saudades

"Saudades" (in German such as: lack of desire, miss )!!!!

"Saudades" is one of the favorite words of the Brazilians. It sounds so beautiful when they look thoughtfully into the distance, while a "Saudades" comes straight from the heart on the lips.

I also desire. According to my Brazilian friends, her warmth and infectious gaiety, the music, the smells on the street, the colors ... Just longing for Brazil!

As soon as I landed in Zurich, I felt out of place, lost and completely empty. I was so sad to be back in Switzerland. Of course, I knew I was lucky had after such a short time after my stay in Australia to again have the opportunity to travel. But I am also glad and grateful. But still ... I missed Brazil so much that I almost tore the heart.

So I made one day after my return, the biggest birthday present myself: I went to the travel agency and booked a flight! February 07, I'll be back for 3 weeks in Salvador. This was superior to a short circuit without much decision. I took some risks on me, because at that point I had no job for in January 2007. Also saw my financial situation does not look so bright. But anyway, I wanted to return to Salvador.

But on the first Day back in the office I learned that my current employer wants to renew my contract (I work temporarily). I may go next year to Brazil and then back with them to work when I want. Right now I'm really on the sunny side of life.

is now back with me the mind and sometimes I ask myself whether it really a good idea is again to go to Brazil. But despite the weak doubt I am very early on my trip.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

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trip to Rio de Janeiro and Paraty

island near Paraty




We took the car for a few days after Rio and Paraty. Actually, we calculated about 5 hours to go to São Paulo to Rio. But because of traffic and unworkable because we have x-time process, it took about 8 hours. We stayed in a hostel in Copacabana. It amused me, as anyone who wants to be is pretty or handsome, romped on the beach and sports driving. Everywhere they met jogging Cariocas (residents of Rio).

Although we were in a fine pick and relatively safe street, wanted to park their cars unattended not my friends on the roadside. Too often made them had bad experiences with it. Also we had while driving through the city, the doors always locked, hidden pockets between the legs and if you left the car, all valuables including CD player were installed and hidden or taken out. Once, we watched as an unidentified passerby bumping a road and it was like lightning. The street passerby ran after him, but too late: His purse was gone and the thief over the mountains. Such things are a daily occurrence in Rio, in the neighborhoods of the middle and upper classes. The Paulistas (residents of São Paulo or my friends) made a little worried about our safety. They stated that Sao While Paulo is very dangerous too, but for them it is unusual for rich and poor live in Rio so close to each other and you will notice a lot more of the crime.


Ipanema

As you can see from the photos, unfortunately, we had pretty bad luck with the weather. It was mostly bevölkt and now and then it rained. As we climbed the famous statue of Christ, it was so foggy that we could hardly recognize them. stunning views from the city as it is by the sea and the hills, was nothing. Too bad, because Rio is the most beautiful city I've visited. Because of the bad Weather we give in, to visit many places. From the Sugar Loaf and the football stadium was not, unfortunately. At least we walked to Ipanema and Leblon Copacapana of almost all along the beach, which was an experience.

On the way home we made a 2-day stop in Paraty, a cozy small town with romantic lanes, where we visited a small island paradise. After all, as the weather played with some degree.

sand artists in Copacabana

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urban jungle of São Paulo


Abandoning Salvador was hard, so hard that I left the airport when I learned that my flight is delayed and I seriously considered whether I take a taxi and go back to my friends to. Reason prevailed and I returned to the waiting room. Due to problems in Brasilia, had many aircraft delay. Unfortunately, the staff just made the announcements in a rapid and incomprehensible Portuguese, so I had no idea what was now happening. A Brazilian businessman noticed my insecurity and helped me further. Again and again he looked exactly what will happen now with my flight and argued with me about anything. I appreciated it very much, how open he the policies and problems in Brazil said, because this weekend was the president Lula re-elected.



São Paulo was like a different world for me compared to Salvador. Everywhere skyscrapers and other buildings, busy and stressed-chic-dressed people. Also in São Paulo I had Brazilian friends I met in Australia. I lived in Lucca. He took me to his friends, to college and showed me the city. It was impressive to see such a huge city. But I had so trouble with the smog. For hours we sat in the sun show off in traffic. The stench of exhaust fumes and polluted river water. It is understandable that so few people in São Paulo or who can afford it, traveling by helicopter.


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school Diálogo

Since I have been Portuguese in Switzerland full of enthusiasm and I learned the language just so well liked, I decided to use to improve, my 2-week stay in Salvador for my language skills. In the morning I visited the language school "Diálogo" in Barra. This is a small family school and you feel right at home. All teachers and head teachers speak English and some German even if it is not possible at all to speak in Portuguese. So it's no problem, as a beginner to go there.
During the first days I was assigned to the wrong class, or they were just too good for me. I spoke with the head and she suggested some solutions. Finally, we agreed that I, for the rest of the week get private lessons, just 2 instead of 4 lessons per day. This allowed the teachers fully discuss my problems and we practiced, most importantly talks.
In the 2 Week I was with a German and Italian in the class and we had fun. I found it very good that you build in this school, especially vocabulary and conversation will be on the Road to get along instead of just cramming dry grammar. We also heard a song every day and translated it. Because I simply love the Brazilian music, this was my favorite type to learn the language.
The school offers a cooking course to prepare to own Brazilian Bahian and other treats can be. I attended this course two times and found it interesting and the food tasted delicious. Also have to visit the students an option of samba, capoeira music or course. The school also organized at least once a week on a trip or other event.
Many wonder whether it in just 2 weeks in general is making progress in one language. Yes! Of course it would be advisable to stay longer, but after 2 weeks, my Portuguese is quite improved. Because the teacher insisted that we talked much Portuguese and especially outside the school, I was constantly in contact with the language and I had to speak, if I wanted to / could not. Unless I was traveling with my Brazilian friends, I spoke almost exclusively English.

Friday, December 15, 2006

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visit to an aid project in the slums

Thanks to my Portuguese teacher in Switzerland, I had the opportunity to "Familles de Béthanie" (Mission de la communauté du Verbe de Vie) in Lauro de Freitas (in the vicinity of the airport of Salvador da Bahia) to visit.
There are the children of the neighboring favela the opportunity to be what they really are: children! can play in the nursery it, laugh and learn how to treat each other decently and respected. Also offered are courses for young mothers about baby care and education, as most women inexperienced and overwhelmed with her role as mother. The Missionaries visit the families in the slums and invite them to celebrate with them the fair.





I took telephone contact with one of the sisters and they told me the way and promised me at the bus stop to pick up. But the bus driver would not let me first get out, because he thought it was too dangerous for me here. If it was up to him, I should go to one of these beautiful beaches, where all the other tourists are. But I would not. Today I wanted to experience a different side of Brazil.






The reception at the house of the Missionaries was very cordial. But somehow I was embarrassed a bit, because although I am Catholic, but not very religious, and rarely go to church. I was really touched when we went to the playground and the children filled with joy were upon us. I was happy and sad at the same time. Happy to see these children smile and that they could be ready with a visit to such a joy, and sad because I saw poor and miserable conditions under which these people lived.




the children sang and danced for us. And I diligently distributed kisses and hugs, because they constantly "Beijos" required. Oh, that was beautiful and touching. But not all children were so open-hearted. Some were watching me with caution and at a distance. A missionary told me that some children are abused in their family. It is difficult for them to be able to trust someone.



We ran with the children from the slum and visited some families. Many women live with their 10 children in a tiny space in a house. Often the man / men has long been made of it and left the woman with the many children in the lurch. Unfortunately, some girls and women work as prostitutes and are pregnant by the suitors. A 22-year-old woman has already 5 children, the oldest is 9 years old. You see the people that they have been through a lot in her life. Few have a job, many mothers send their young children in the city to beg and work.











Have fun making the kids my digital camera. They stood in pose and wanted to be photographed. Of course they knew that they themselves can then marvel at. From this, they could not get enough. They led me proudly to her house and ask me if I could take a picture of it.






This afternoon was a very special experience. I felt confused when I gave the children the last time a Beijo and said goodbye. I could go back in a world of luxury where I am protected, where I am treated with respect, where every day I do not must fight for survival, where I have food and drink in abundance, where I as a young woman the opportunity to train and work.




Much of what these people can only dream of, because they must stay where they are. And yet they welcomed me, "the stranger" warm, gifted me with homemade water ice and sometimes I even feel that I meet here for more smiling faces than on Swiss roads.

Brazil for me as a tourist paradise, but for many locals to hell.

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Bahianerinnen in traditional small Dern, who sell on the street coconut water


Sunday, October 22, 2006

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Brazilian Night

Oh yes, I told did not know what I did on Friday evening:
First we went (Lucas and his girlfriend, Natalia, Thiago and another friend) to Rio Vermelho, where you can eat very well Acaraje. This is a typical dish of the Afro-Brazilian cuisine. It is fried in dende oil, krokettenartige balls from ground beans with spices. Plus, there's crabs. Acarajé is usually prepared on Straßenstaenden and sold as a snack on the go. Very fine, definitely try if you are in Salvador. But watch out that it was prepared hygienically and not too sharp, is not all tourists are tolerated.
Then we went to a party where there was dancing Forro. Everyone wanted to teach me the simple dance steps, whether man or woman. They gave so hard, but I'm probably a hopeless case when it comes to dancing goes. I just do not have the rhythm in the blood. I was introduced to all the friends and family. Everyone wanted to get to know me for me over Switzerland to question or to show me their city. Even on the phone my friends always mentioned that they are traveling with Carmen, her friend from Switzerland. In most cases, they also tell that while I hardly speak Portuguese, but for Swiss German, German, French and English. If then surprised everyone, they are proud of me.
I was glad to see me, the Brazilian men more or less left alone, unless there was also interest on my part ;-). Here it is common that people kiss in a few minutes and not first learn to know each other. Sometimes it makes even competitions among friends who kisses in one night mostly women / men. There is a nightclub in Salvador, where to get a green, orange or red ribbon: Red = You have a partner and want to be left alone, Orange = first talk and then kiss, Green = losknutschen You must immediately. As I understand, that Brazilians are particularly at jealous and their partners prefer not to go alone like to be in the output. Unfortunately, I got in Australia to meet a Brazilian who his girlfriend back home has remained faithful.