The Liberdade back then is like a completely different world to me now.
The Carnival is the biggest event in Brazil. The Portuguese brought this Pagan tradition to Brazil in the 17th century, and at first it was merely an entertaining recreation for commoners. People had fun in the streets all over town, throwing flower and spraying water at each other.
It was my 12th summerMy first time visiting my grandma’s homeMy first time seeing a large coffee fieldMy first time stepping foot on red dirtMy first time meeting my unclesMy first time playing with my cousins
1. “Is your mom there?” “She went to the byouin (hospital).” “Is something wrong?” “Yeah, her head.” “Oh…” “She’s going to change her hairstyle.” “Oh I see, she went to the biyouin (salon).”
“New teacher for Portuguese class is Japanese!”
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