Important discovery
Two days ago, I made a discovery that I believe guarantees our happiness is Brasil: MAGNUM BARS. Yes, they have them here too. Apparently only the benighted United States is forced to do without them.

Also, I've decided to share a little bit of the Portuguese immersion experience with you all. Here are a couple of important words to get started with.


"Puxe", prounounced pushy-- means pull, often seen on doors that only open one way

In a sentence:
If you do not pull when the door says puxe, you will look like a stupid American.


"Shopping", pronounced shopping-- means an American style mall

In a sentence:
I'm going to the shopping to buy a bikini.

See? It's not that hard! :)

The past couple of days have been filled with apartment hunting, some beach cruising, and lots of Brazilian television, which I excuse myself for watching because it's a good chance to practice listening to Portuguese. I've run across a lot of the things Daniel used to talk about- novelas, political infomercials, and Fama (a kind of super-duper American Idol meets reality TV). Last night we went out for some amazing pizza. I was skeptical, but chicken and creamy cheese really does taste good. I passed on the banana pizza, though. Maybe next time.

Liz ;)