Struggling to teach English

22nd Jul 2013

Many people have assumed that I earn a living from teaching English, while it is true that there are foreigners …

A soim (common marmoset) in the house.

14th Jul 2013

Some time back we were woken by the unmistakable call of a soim Callithrix jacchus, if you imagine elongating their …

19th Jan 2012

I have previously written about the circus that comes to Canto Verde (The circus is here, Cirque du Soleil it …

21st Nov 2011

Yesterday Neu took first place with his boat Valente in the regatta held in Parajuru, a community down the coast …

12th Oct 2011

A friend of mine recently sent me a link to a wonderful lecture given by Ken Robinson http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms.html and I …

6th Aug 2011

Last Sunday there was a meeting of the fishermen in the village, it was in part to explain the new …

23rd Jul 2011

I once went to see Cirque do Soleil and a splendid and spectacular show it was, the performers were incredible …

8th Jul 2011

I tried to post this film the other day but the internet wasn’t having it, it goes with the last …

6th Jul 2011

The festival of Junina is held during the month of June. It was brought to Brazil by the Portuguese during …

13th Jun 2011

Last Saturday morning I got a call from Neu who had, as is his way, left the house at the …