Taking down the “Beach Favela”

Just recently here in Pipa, the Polícia Ambiental {Environmental Police} took down all the barracas {stands} that sold food, drinks, etc.  in one of the main beaches of Pipa, Praia do Madeiro.  And it set off HYSTERIA!!  

Praia do Madeiro has always been my favorite beach.  Beautiful, big, and one of the less crowded beaches {in terms

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UPDATE: What NOT to do in Brazil

SORRY, SORRY, SORRY ….

Ok first I want to say .. it was not my intention to skip the last week with no posts !  But, really I have a valid excuse.  First, NO internet.  And that is crucial for posting new content !  Apparently my daughter thought the cable looked like lunch. Second, my poor

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What NOT to do in Brazil

When traveling in Brazil I think there are some things you just SHOULDN’T do.  And committing a crime is one of them.  Last week it was all over the British and Rio news about two girls from the UK committing insurance fraud.  It has not been taken lightly with the Brazilian government.  

What NOT to do in Brazil