Yes, I was born and raised in Brasil. Came to USA on 12/2006. I am an american citizen for many years though, but still keep my brazilian citizenship as well.
I am from the south, Rio Grande do Sul, it's a state border with Argentina. We are the ones with 4 seasons, believe it or not there is harsh winter in Brasil.
Yes, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador are paradise. It's a gorgeous place, very violent too, but if you know your surroundings then it's fine.
Caipirinha is all day long stuff. At the beach you can drink from morning till night. There is a lot of freedom in Brasil, you can buy green corn (milho verde) or melted cheese, or many other kind of food right seating by the beach, drink your caipirinha or a cold beer and just relax.
Or if you are athletic, you can play some beach volleyball or try some soccer (football). Not much clothes on, yeah, it's hot and we do not wear much on.
When I was young, I used to go camping at the beach with some friends, did some surfing, just for the fun. We don't have the huge waves anyway. Sometimes it gets hard if there is a storm, but it is not some Hawaii.
I also dance Samba, one of my GAL other day was to go to a Hotel in Boulder where there is a brazilian band that plays there once in a while. Oh, my Lord, I danced on my high heels and it was so much fun. I did not want to be with any guy, just want to dance and get sweat. Loved it.
I wish you visit there one day. It's insane, people everywhere doing whatever they want. There are many street parties, beach parties, well, there are always a party somewhere for no reason. We drink a lot too. You will see, it's craaaaazy!
Last time I have been in Brasil visiting my family was back in july 2013. It's quite expensive and I can't really afford the tickets every year (w/my three kids).
My family wants me to go back, and now they bother me even more. I think about sometimes when I see all what my friends are doing and I am here trying a M with someone that does not want me anymore. We will see where God takes me next.
Hope you are still doing good. And if you want to have some fun, go to GGrass's thread, or RD. I feel so good reading those posts, have a look at it for some laughs. It is good for your spirit.
About dinner, I am OK with that. Now if you decide to get mad and angry and have a chick fit on me, you can be sure you get the dinner on your head. Yes, I am some Star Wars character, I have the dark side in me, I think Yoda told me that. Think about, would you still have dinner with me knowing that the plate could end up on your head?
