Ever since I left Brazil a month ago I’ve felt as if there has been a hole in my life. I absolutely love Brazil for its laid back culture, beautiful weather, super friendly people and of course the women. I think Portuguese is the most beautiful language I’ve heard and I relish every chance I get to speak it.
When I was on the Birthright trip recently I got super excited when I heard that there was also a Brazilian Birthright group in Israel and kept hoping that our groups would be in the same place at the same time. Although this didn’t happen, I was lucky enough to check into the hostel in Tel Aviv where the ones who extended their trips are staying.
The first day here I met a group that had people from Sao Paolo, Brasilia, Curitiba and Porto Alegre. The next day two Cariocas from Rio de Janeiro checked into my room. The day after that I met a big group from Brasilia, and today two more Paulistas checked in.
I didn’t imagine that I’d be speaking so much Portuguese in Israel but I’m definitely not complaining. Last night I celebrated the birthday of one of the girls from Brasilia and I had a blast hanging out with them and making jokes in Portuguese. I had started to lose some ability to speak since I didn’t practice very much when I was in the US, but in the few days that I’ve been here I’ve gotten back to almost the same level I had when I left Brazil.
Although I’m happy to be around Brazilians it has left me a little sad because I really miss Brazil and want to go back. I’ve been rethinking my plans and I want to find a job that will allow me to work in Brazil. Israel is an interesting place to be, but the Middle Eastern heat can be unforgiving at times, and the seriousness of Israeli culture is a sharp contrast to the laid back Brazilian vibe I’m used to.
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Sounds like a great plan. I just watched this 60 minutes episode about Brazil and how well it is doing. Those people know how to live!
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7143554n
The Brazilian way: “Why do something today that you can pay someone to do the day after tomorrow?”
“Why fight?” Batista said. “With all the pleasures, beach and sun. War? Forget it. Soccer? Let’s watch a soccer game. Let’s go to the beach. Let’s drink a beer.”
I think you need to take a vacation to Brazil!
I love Brazilians. I cant wait to visit there sometime. How different is their accent from Portugese? Also.. I know how you feel about being excited to see people from your pseudo “home country.” I definitely feel that way about Turks. Whenever I meet one I try to bust out the Turkish. I felt like I forgot a lot of it back in the states too, but in the 10 days since I’ve returned, I was quite surprised how much came back to me. Of course, in travelling, you can see the most beautiful sites in the world, but what really makes a country feel like home are friendly, hospitable people.
Wishing you the best of luck on your life-long journey Josh.
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I haven’t met any Portuguese people yet so I can’t comment on the difference between the accents, but from what Brazilian people tell me they are almost different languages.
I’m pretty indifferent to many of the sites I go to but what is important to me when I travel is the people I meet. Call me uncultured but I just don’t get excited over seeing a really old building or a rock, I’d rather meet new people.
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