Tidbits

Health code violation: We have all adapted well to the Brazilian lifestyle, though there are some things that will probably never fully be embraced. Street meat, see below, is popular here, but after almost two years in Brazil, I still can't believe that this looks delicious to anyone.

Dance: Eri, 4, has always loved to dance. A few months ago, she started going to ballet class, which she loves, and also dancing to Michael Jackson YouTube videos at home, which we love. (Think Michael Jackson post-Jackson Five yet pre-white woman looking, i.e., the Thriller, Bad, Billie Jean era.) Here she is in her appropriately coordinating clothes. (We had to improvise a little on the rhinestone glove.)

Context Clues: There are, to us, many oddities living in a foreign country. Here is one such example. Based on this box, what could possibly be inside? While "something for transvestites named Gina" is a good guess, the answer is toothpicks. Strange, right?

Miscellaneous pix:

Eri is no stranger to the river, but until recently had only
ventured down calm stretches of water.
On this day -- one of the best of Geoff's life -- Eri and
her dad rafted a class III river.

Selfie at the beach with the sweetest little boy ever.

He's World Cup ready!
We're not sure that can be said for the rest of Brazil,
but we'll find out in just a few weeks...