If you're not aware, the reason you have had no fun stories from Brazil in the last 1.5 weeks or so is because I am in the states. Fun and wonderful things happen in the states, too. But there are people to see and things to do....'tis the holiday season! I hope this hiatus will not discourage your renewed interest, my loyal readers, when I am, once again, not able to participate directly in your reality. Damn, it sure is good to see some of you.

Happy Hanukkah/Christmas/time-with-your-family/holiday break/vacation....

Much love.