Well, it has been quite a week since I last posted. In Sao Paulo, I saw many sites. I went to Jardim Paulista on Tuesday, which is the nicest part of Brazil/South America with all the shops that you would see on Rodeo Drive. While I was there I realized that I saw the nicest part and will probably see the other end of the economic spectrum in Bolivia. I also went to a huge park that rivals central park in NY City with beautiful lakes and museums. The next day, Wednesday, I headed to the municipal market in Sao Paulo where you can purchase anything imaginable. It was absolute craziness from the moment I stepped out of the subway. Oh yeah, that reminds me that I also was on the busiest subway ride in my life. I do not know how that many people can cram into a small space.
Thursday, I took the overnight, 12-hour bus ride and I am currently on the Ilha de Santa Catarina in the city of Florianopolis. This island is filled with beautiful beaches, people, and sites. Friday, I went sandboaring for the first time in my life which is just like snowboarding, but there and no chair lifts! Other than that, the days have been spent at different beaches around the island. I am currently at an awesome hostel, the Tucano House, and am the only American, which is quite interesting! Nobody seems to ever leave this place and I seem to have caught the bug as well. I originally intended on staying until Monday, but somehow will be here until Thursday.
some observations...there are white VW buses everywhere in Brazil. not sure why.
after visiting a few central American countries, it is a huge surprise to see people with dogs as actual pets as opposed to just wild dogs roaming the streets.
Brazil has the best fruit and it is cheap. Papaya, Mango, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, etc.
I posted some new pictures of the island I am currently on and you will recognize its beauty. Next stop is Iguazu Falls a little north of here.
Finally going to watch the Laker game tonight!! Go Lakers.
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