2/8/13

I have to admit, I've definitely been getting lazier when it comes to taking pictures and writing this blog. It's not because I don't want to, just seems that there aren't enough hours in the day. And, I hate feeling like a tourist snapping a bunch of pictures left and right. That being said, I'll try to sum up what I've done the past few days and supplement it with the few pictures I've taken.

We went on a boat cruise of the city earlier this week, which was chillin. I just sat there in the same place on this boat, shades on, checking out the sights. Porto Alegre is a pretty interesting port city, with some nice upscale island living off in the bay. I could see myself getting a house there someday if I end up with a ton of money... haha.

That night, we went out to PretoZe again, and kinda got jipped out of paying a large cover after I had worked out a deal with a guy who worked there to get us in for free. That, and I swear there was something wrong with their caiparinhas. Maybe it was just me, but I don't know if I'm heading back there. It's whatever, I mean I still had fun, but there are better clubs and bars around.

The next day was rough in class. The routine has generally been, on nights we go out, to come back around 4-6 AM, wake up at 930 for class, then pass out for a while after. It works out just fine though, I still get a lot out of class and what not (don't worry mom). Might as well do it while I'm young...

Got a great dinner with Mitch at this pizza place the other night. Got a large, pretty dank pizza, two beers apiece, and a delicious dessert for a total of 40 reais each (the equivalent of $20 American)! Gotta love how cheap it is to live the high life here, I could get used to it. The dessert you see below is a passionfruit mousse... enough said. I'm addicted to maracuja flavored anything here. I'm yet to be disappointed by any fruits or vegetables, they're all ridiculously delicous.

Wednesday night was epic! Luis, Mari, Patrícia and I hung out for a bit at the beginning of the night, then they had to work early in the morning so we took them back to their places. Those girls are such sweethearts. Later, Luis and I went out to a hole in the wall bar, then to a club called Cafe de La Musique, an electro club where our homie Gui was DJ'ing. His stuff is great, check him out on Soundcloud-> LoPressure. I was impressed! We were there for a while, super nice venue, and hung out with some really cool Brazilians. If I had more time right now I'd go into more detail, but here are a few pictures from the night

Yesterday was basically spent recovering, aside from an excellent barbecue that one of our Brazilian academic staff hosted for us last evening, named Leticia. Her, her husband, Rafael, and Giuliano hosted us, and served us a seriously delicious typical Gaucho cuisine. I loved it, and if only I wasn't feeling sick, I would have been in heaven.

Gotta go now, heading to go celebrate the first night of Carnaval! I'm really looking forward to this weekend, should be incredible! Not to mention, I'm gonna go see DJ Tiesto in Atlántida on Sunday night at an outdoor beach club... way too excited!

Also, got to Skype Landon and my momma today. Super happy about that! Looking forward to catching up with other friends from back home!

Bottom line: still just loving life here in Brazil. Couldn't be happier

~2/8/13