ohh gosh, those europeans private clinic will charge you $100 for a doctor visit - no lines, clean, nice, dr speak english etc... and btw..it's advisable to obtain an insurance before you travel to the countries like this. I'm going to Salvador in November for 2 months...and btw, would be happy to be involved in some sort of "charity" work
Obrigado Thanks for the comments people; feedback is greatly appreciated and definitely encourages me to sit myself down and try to write a decent blog. And Manu, I'm not sure about Rio but it is clear to anyone here that this 'racially harmonious' society is definitely a myth. Can't wait to see you and compare our thoughts! Abraços meu primo
Hey marc, i love your blog! it sounds like such an interesting experience and that you're learning a lot! it's so nice to read that you're making the most out of everything there too. have u started samba classes yet? haha :) keep updating , you write really well, feels like i'm right there. In the meantime take care of yourself and enjoy your experience...i'm sure you're portuguese will be up to scratch in no time!
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Heard that Know what you're saying mate. I once went to a casualty ward at a government hospital in Rio; they were wheeling people around on steel tables, it was about 140% full and there were pairs of army guys in riot kit carrying automatic rifles at every stair entrance and lift entrance. I thought I'd seen rough in South Africa.
Interesting observation about racial relations. The biggest irony is that Brazilians are adamant that they do not have any racial discrimination in their society. They imagine they live in a racially harmonious society. It will be very interesting to hear your thoughts about this as your experience here matures.
Great stuff, keep it going!
Salvador I'll keep this short, you're smashing it. The blog was both informative, funny and captivating. I really enjoyed reading it. I've got this saved in my bookmarks, facebook me when you add more.
Ps your mum is a joker!
Hertford Calling Hey Son. Have spoken with Mum. Apparently the Somali remark related to your perfume of the time. It seems those guys often use very aromatic spicy aftershaves/ eau de toilette. I didn't know that! Will you do another instalment each weekend? Don't forget to ask if you can take some pictures to include: be good journalistic training. Dry sunny days here, getting close to zero at night, up to 22 degrees expected in the sunshine. School resumes on Thursday.
Bom dia meu amado sobrinho Marc What a lovley surprise, so glad you managed to sort out a Blog, thought you would not get down to it. Well it sounds as though you are in such a livley place with so much to learn and experience and a lot of work to do, you have'nt mentioned what work you are doing with the kids, so are you doing any huh? As for you getting up at 8am and attending Capoeira classes I am muito impressionado! As for Samba classes s boa sorte!!! (not sure if my spelling is good) So is it just you, Morena and Gil that are staying together? it is nice that you are with a young couple so I can imagine they will become your good friends.
We are all good, as you know Big Mum has left now and we have one more week of holidays before the kids are all back to school. The weather this past week has been pretty miserable so we have not been up to much. Send some photos soon , we are all missing you and look forward to an update soon. Love you, hugs and kisses from your cousins, (Jake thinks you can really write long letters) !
Medical perspective Marquino.
Cara voce deixou um comentario sobre as suas observacoes de sistema da saude fora do blog post. Irmao, voce tem qualquer coisa pra falar sobre esse assunto? Entregas internacionais dos remedios?
Agradecemos as suas perspectivas.
Valeu!
Um grande abraco.
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ohh gosh, those europeans
private clinic will charge you $100 for a doctor visit - no lines, clean, nice, dr speak english etc... and btw..it's advisable to obtain an insurance before you travel to the countries like this. I'm going to Salvador in November for 2 months...and btw, would be happy to be involved in some sort of "charity" work