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I'm a Brazilian resident in the USA.
I've always been fascinated by cultural diversity and I've had the opportunity to travel overseas. 2005, however, brought me the "wings" to fly solo and further away. That's huge for someone who used to panic in airplanes!
People watching is one of my favorite hobbies. I'm enjoying the opportunity to observe and absorb so much from people in their own environment.
My travels around the world are not from one big trip. I come and go, usually for no more than 3 weeks at a time, due to work and family responsibilities. The important thing is that "I go" and "I see the world", as often as I can, because it fascinates me.
Sharing is part of the pleasure of discovering. Thus, here I am, sharing some of my experiences with you.
"Tchau" and Keep in touch.

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Joined on: February 2nd 2006
Last Login: November 17th 2009

Blog Entries: 82
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By Patricia Cali Pipoca
October 22nd 2009

My reason to visit Montreal: IDF 09 North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

Insulin Discovery in Canada, 1922
Dr Banting and his assistant Dr Best.

My reason to come to Montreal was the INTERNATIONAL DIABETES FEDERATION world congress: I am proud to be a presenter and one of the 12,000 professionals attending it. The conference was enlightening! I enhanced my knowledge about the diabetes disease process and its management. On a personal note, I was delighted to play an active role in the congress. Through the presentations and discussions of my two research studies demonstrating positive outcome data and through my comments and remarks after workshops which instigated discussion, I was pleased with my little contribution to the wor [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
October 19th 2009

Marche Jean-Talon in Montreal: deliciously colorful North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

Delicious & Beautiful

Marche Jean-Talon was SENSATIONAL! You are probably thinking that my view of a trip to a produce market is biased, since I am a dietician. Yes, the market is a dietitian's paradise, but, the morning at the Market Jean-Talon was so much more than a delight to my senses. It was colorful and delicious, but it was also a dive, or a peek, into the the world of many locals. I learned so much as... - I saw what people bought to eat, and more impressive, what they were going to cook. Everything was fresh and raw. Impressive to see people [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
October 17th 2009

Autumn in Montreal North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

Sleeping with Charlie.

Bonjour! It’s a hot and muggy afternoon in Florida, with the thermometer registering 97F, and I am shopping for a wool coat and long boots. The insanity is justified, however. I’m travelling to Montreal in a couple of days, and it’s minus 1 to 6 degrees Celsius (31F)! Changing from flip-flops and orange-blue summery outfit (the Gators’ homecoming explains the choice of colors) to somber and heavy clothing, I headed to the airport under one of those stormy Floridian afternoons. Charged $25 per checked bag, I am reminded that we are still in recession mode. On t [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
October 12th 2009

Idas a Maceio South America » Brazil » Alagoas » Maceió

Artesanato de Maceio

Hi During the past year I visited my home town, Maceio, a couple of times, but didn blog. So, here is a short one, followed by pictures of family, friends and places. I will start with a comment about something I experience whenever I arrive at the first Brazilian airport. I can not fail to notice the cultural difference. At first, it feels somewhat caotic and disorganized, but thats expected by now. It is the noise that still gets to me. Boy we are LOUD here! And now with cell phones in everyones hands, its worse. One have no choice but [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
March 15th 2009

CHILE: EXPLORING LAKES & VOLCANOES IN NERUNA’S “THIN COUNTRY” South America » Chile

Volcano Villarrica from Pucon

So, the time came again to explore another country in South America, other than my homeland (Brazil). I have always been curious about Chile, the “skinny” (120 miles wide) country squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Latin American country said to be organized, polite, punctual, unlike its neighbors, internationally heard of for years through its famous dictator Pinochet, but more recently for its good wine and sea food. As I parked my car at the “Park Bark & Fly” by the Orlando airport, I thought: “Humm, I parked; I will fly, but I definately [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
October 28th 2008

Going downtown, to hear Michelle Obama North America » United States » Florida » Gainesville

Michelle Obama in Gainesville

To my blog readers: No, I am not on the road again, but a few days ago I went somewhere, not far at all. I left my office in the middle of the afternoon, under the Florida heat, to join the democrat crowd and to welcome Michelle Obama to Gainesville. It was very exciting being one of 11,000 enthusiasts ready for change, hopefully helping to make history. Michelle was a very good speaker and she definitely ignited the crowd. The US policies have affected the lives of so many, here in the US and abroad. Even as a traveler, I felt [View Full Entry]

Let's restore the credibility of this flag

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
September 22nd 2008

TURKEY: Sights of Flowers & Balloons in CAPPADOCIA Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia

My Balloon

Sorry it took long to finaly get to my last entry on Turkey, but here it is. Here in Cappadocia I have: 1- hiked THE SURFACE thru villages, mountains and caves 2- I have gone 8 floor levels BELOW THE SURFACE at an Underground city 3- ... and so, the obvious next move would be have to be going ABOVE THE SURFACE, like 1100 meters above ground, on a... HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Yeah, I did it! The minute I laid my eyes on the fabulous terrain all around me in Cappadocia, I said: "If I'll ever go on a hot [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
September 20th 2008

CAPPADOCIA: Incredible natural wonder in Turkey Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia

Me... Framed

WOW! What a magical place! Cappadocia is UNIQUE, unlike no other place, with its magnificent landscape reveling the curious cones, pyramids, mushrooms and hats of the fairy chimneys. No doubt one have to be here to marvel the place's wonders completely. Pictures fragment the whole scenario and in Cappadocia you are surrounded with 360 degrees of natual beauty. I never had so much trouble selecting pictures for a blog... I took hundreds but they still can't traslate the beauty of the place I experienced. That's it... you need to experience it and a still picture doesn't capture the feeling. [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
September 13th 2008

Turkish Aegean Coast: Izmir, Foca & Pergamum Middle East » Turkey » Aegean

Evil Eyes
Believed to protect and bring good luck

IZMIR We did just a quick business stop in Izmir. Just a big city, nothing really special. The highlight was actually staying at a posh hotel with breakfast on the 37th floor, overlooking the Aegean Sea, while trying 11 types of cheese (out of 13!). I also got to try honey with the hive and all, which is common for breakfast, besides more yummy olives and dried fruit. My taste buds loved the experience but my stomach had to handle the bad consequences, probably from all the chesses. Being largely Muslin, the Turks don’t eat or touch pork, but at the [View Full Entry]

By Patricia Cali Pipoca
September 11th 2008

TURKEY: the destination İ dreamed of for years Middle East » Turkey

Turkish Flag & Blue Mosque

The uneasy feeling about Turkey generated by the movie “Midnight Express” has long been replaced about great curiosity about the country. While hopping around the Greek Islands years ago, many were the tourists telling me: “If you like Greece, you will love Turkey”. Surprised, I’d exclaim an astonished “Really!?", followed by a curious “Why?”, to hear answers like: “The people are friendly, the food is delicious, traveling and shopping is a bargain”. Turkey than became my dream destinatıon even though it's no longer a bargain d [View Full Entry]

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