August 31, 2001

• September 7

  
  

  The day of the anniversary of the 179th year of independence of the people and this great piece of land, which was ruled by Portugal from 1500 to 1822.

  
  

  Unlike other areas of South America, the region now known as Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese in 1500 led by explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral. On this day in 1822, the son of Portugal’s king, and regent of Brazil, declared Brazil independent of Portugal and himself Emporer Pedro I. He was succeeded by his son Pedro II in 1831, who until his death in 1889 led the developement of Brazil as a modern nation.

  
  

  What makes Brazil great is not just its people, its church, and its carnival. It also has has a great landscape, which produces what most people on earth likes, you guess it: coffee. Brazil has been for a long time the world first producer of coffee, averaging 26% of the world harvest of delicious strong flavor coffee that Brazilians religiously drink after each meal. Besides coffee and cocoa, it produces a great deal of tropical fruits, such as: papayas, pineapple, watermelon, bananas, mangos, a variety of vegetables, corns, beans, sugar cane. Its sea coast and rivers harbors a large variety of tasty tropical fish, not to forget the unique to Brazil, the sweet water pink dolphin and much more.

  
  

  People take their church activity seriously, which is often coupled with civic duty. Meanwhile Soccer is by far he greatest Brazilian pass time and national sport. Soccer volleyball played bare foot on the beach, is on the rise and is often seen played by mix team of men and women. Brazilian music and their Samba dance is known and recognized as a great mood unifier, with its repetitive set of lateral steps that can keep even the oldest of us in good physical shape. Call their dance Brazilian aerobic if you wish.

  
  

  There is much to be said of this great (in all meanings) and intriguing place. But not only Sptember 7 is its Independence day… It is my birthday too. I have just decided to visit Rio de Janeiro, and I guess that is more than a birthday gift for a lady who has lived for almost a quarter of century. 

  
  

  It has being a sunny tropical winter so far ( el niño? la niña? ok, blame los muchachos..hahaha!) but I think I have to agree that this weather will make my Rio tour much more that exciting! Hope it makes me forget my age!

  
  

  You guys take care!

  
  

  Have a great weekend! k.i.s.s. 

  
  

  Tip:

  
  

  http://www.vivabrazil.com/

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