It is hard to believe that the trip is already over. I’ve had several dreams about Rio in just the past few days. I’ve never missed a city this much ever in my life. Something was so magical about the city and I wish I was there right now.
I miss the group.
We are a group that naturally bonded together and it didn’t take much time and effort for us to know each other and learn about other’s characters. I appreciate the variety of personalities that we had, out-spoken, or hilarious, or quiet, or thoughtful. I wish I could be in Monday classes more often so I’d be able to see you guys more often. Sorry I don’t have more group pictures because you guys already uploaded most of them…
I miss the people.
I love how friendly the country is. Every one we met there was so nice and welcoming, the crazy taxi driver that gave me a real life experience of fast and furious; the cool front desk person that always told me the direction in perfect English; the kids that we played with at the museum; the girls worked at maracana that loved my awful Portuguese jokes; the homeless guy that taught me the “surf-brake” handshake; and Vanesa the best guide I can ever ask for, and so on. This is part of why I like Rio over London because it feels more like home.
I miss the food.
Oh my God. Where else are you gonna get a meal full of steak, pork, chicken, beans, rice and tons of other stuff for less than ten bucks? I miss the food so much, particularly when I don’t have much time during the day and stuck with the café food at Knowlton. Feed me please.
I miss the culture.
“Você é linda” (You are beautiful.) I made so many Brazilian girls giggle by saying that. In fact, Rio is beautiful. Can’t speak Portuguese? No problem. It’s actually hilarious to communicate with hand signs and body language, and most people are very patient when you are talking trying to understand you. It’s kind of different in States, as people seem to be more ignorant about foreigners, often times you would hear someone saying “I don’t speak Spanish, sorry.” Instead of trying to listen and help.
I miss the beach.
Beach, sunshine, coconut water, swimming suits, waves, 90 degree days, Cristo Redentor smiling you every day, what more can you ask for? That is the life.
I miss Rio.
Here’s an exclusive teaser of “Rio de Janeiro: The Movie” directed by John Dai.