11/11/2025
3 months of recovery brought me here.
Back in August I went on medical leave and my goal was simple—make it to this trip I had already booked.
From São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, I learned a few things: don’t wear flashy jewelry, people get robbed for their phones, and Uber drivers keep their windows up to avoid being easy targets for motorcycles. That uncertainty reminded me I was far from home—but it was also part of the adventure.
Daily açaí bowls, churrascarias, parks, markets, street art, Christ the Redeemer, beaches, volleyball x futbol, wild monkeys, coxinhas, and more made my first time in South America unforgettable.
Obrigado 🇧🇷