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I presume my problem is the launguage, once I can not communicate well then it is no point for them to continue talking with me.
Hi Amanda, Thank you for your comment. I can only write about our personal experiences but I am always happy to hear about the experience of others. I really think that if you want to state a comment like that, you should do some research before. The idea of leaving to live in USA usually comes only from some people that have no much structure financial , and idealize living in the united states as something fancy, with status.
Or from some other people in completely different situation, those from high society that already have their visas. Also, this analysis is pathetic. I can say by myself and by all the people I know that share the same opinion. So as I said, do some research before saying these things.
Julia, this trip dates back to So much so that the Brazilian consulate included a note along with the Visa explaining the reciprocal fee that they, in turn, were charging us to visit Brazil. As for your other comments, I think you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder.
I was being tongue in cheek ie sarcastic in some of my comments and you obviously took all my comments seriously. I feel you. Brazil is the most divided country I have ever lived in. Every freaking thing. The novelas, the books of George Amado and others, their parties, the pop music. About safety. I had a gun pointed at me in Penedo during Christmas. Your description is pretty accurate and sadly true. People in this place have built a prison for themselves inside their own minds, and they seem to love that mind prison.
Only solution is getting the heck out of here. I was pleasantly surprised with Mexico. If I had means of having a career there I would not hesitate for a second moving there. Out of all countries I visited it has the most qualities that I look for in a place to live combined than anywhere else, including the fantastic weather and zero bureaucracy. If only the currency was a bit more stable. Most people actually like us, and yeah, you found a lot of rude people. But I would also recommend you to go for more non-super-foregner-filled places, and… well… among Brazilians, Cariocas people from Rio are know for being the most entitled AND advantage-taking types we call it malandros, in its bad meaning.
In any case, Bahia has some freaking nice places, really. Any day of the week, at any time, there is something to do: bar, clubs, parties, you can chose anything, and the options are almost infinite. For the scenery there is so many places, that in my opnion, are sooo muuuuch beeetter than Rio.
And for services and other stuff too. Once guys mentioned the south — so many cities there are really cool. Like bombinhas for beach and Gramado on the country side you can even go during the film festivals. The oktoberfest here is interesting, because oktober here happens in the warm months. Before the virus hit, I had an interesting experience earlier this year while staying in Brazil for a month and a half.
I split up my trip, half in the Amazon Manaus , and the other half in the South Curitiba. I planned it this way because I wanted to see the contrast between the two different regions of the country, opting out of more touristy places such as Rio. I could write an entire book on this adventure and what took place, both good and bad. I also agree with many comments below regarding the corrupt and opportunistic nature of most of its inhabitants. I knew about some things to watch out for in Brazil.
The journey started in the Amazon. I had met a beautiful woman online, and we hit it off. Now, if I were to write said book, she would take up half of it.
And perhaps I was errored in what I said, and I cant delete it now. Sorry for the rude people. For a comparison, there are some 19, recognized Catholic parishes in Brazil. They celebrated "with sushi and Champagne," Powell told HuffPost at the time. You have the prejudice and think the others are unfriendly. One of the most violent non war countries in the world. The people stare, and looked shocked that you have money to spend as a Black person.
Twenty-five days we spent together, almost , since her flight attendant courses were on break. Rose was incredibly charming, sexy, stylish, and looked great on paper. She could sing, dance like no other, and fun-loving.
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We had amazing adventures together in the jungle, the rivers, and across Manaus. Things progressed quickly, and we adored one another. Unfortunately, I was too involved with her at this juncture to say no.
After I returned to the states, we stayed in contact for a couple of months. I was planning a return trip to see her again later in the year. Things started to get weirder and weirder with her stories, and I noticed many inconsistencies. Then I discovered all along that she was using multiple social media accounts and WhatsApp numbers to communicate, sometimes posing as someone else to manipulate me.
I was livid, embarrassed, and felt like my heart had been thrown into a meat grinder. I knew a con artist had just suckered me. She had studied me to know everything and created a profile.
But, this woman was more than a con, she was sadistic and enjoyed toying with me; a textbook sociopath. I told her where to stick it, blocking her on all lines of communication. Since then, she has created several fake accounts to stalk me on Instagram. Later, after the breakup, I found out that she got a tattoo of a tiger, in remembrance of me. Apparently, she is my owner, lol! Also, pretty heartbroken by this unscrupulous bitch.
So, that was my experience with a female predator from the north. Now, to the south. I arrive in Curitiba. Most people have never even heard of this city, and I would consider it a hidden gem.
I would parallel it with Seattle. The population metropolitan area , the weather, and the hip factor are very similar. This is where I saw the true diversity of Brazil and all the different ethnicities. Very European, and the further south you go in the country, the more it felt like America somehow — driven by money and power opposed to the north, which is more festive and community-focused. Much of the south is very right-wing and backs Bolsonaro, whereas the north is more liberal. However, I did meet some kind and welcoming people in Curitiba. The main reason I was in this city was another woman who I met online, strictly platonic.
She used to write for the paper and knew all about the attractions there. After a few days with her, I decided to call off the friendship. She was negative and had nothing but bad things to say about her country. Moving on, I used the CouchSurfing app to meet up with folks who spoke English since my Portuguese was terrible. He was an OK enough guy to hang out with, albeit a little on the cocky side. We talked about the women and the socioeconomic differences between the north and south, even the racism that does exist there.
He knew I shot photography and asked if I could take photos of a friend who started a firm after recently landing a whale of a case.

However, his friend was still working for another firm that Sandro was creating a website for and had a few months left before he went out on his own. During the shoot, he decides to get out his lower-quality camera and take pictures when I finished up. I was like WTF, and gave him a disapproving look.
I found out that he never used my photography on the site, after all. Sandro took advantage of my presence to reassure the client that the photos were professionally shot when he only presented his. Fast forward to me back in the states, and guess who else is bugging me on social media?
Yep, he was looking for work and knew I was in the marketing and advertising industry facepalm. At this point, I was like, Jesus, I really let me guard down around these people. In conclusion, I still love my experience in Brazil and hold on to the good parts as much as possible.