Brasilia is great even though it is nothing like I pictured it would be... maybe because my frame of reference in New York City. Anyway I post only some of my first impressions below:
Plugs in all the drains- I guess to keep the insects and bugs out, all the drains in the house have a plug only to be opened when you are using the sink or shower.
Mango and avocado trees in backyard- love both very much.
Sounds in the morning-the birds in the morning are amazing to listen to; it is such an interesting melody.
Clean sheets-If you don't know this about me, I am particular about sheets. A sheet snob, some might say. Anyway, one thing I love is having clean sheets. AND, I am happy to report that the maid of the house changes the sheets on the bed 1-2 times a week (I am hoping for twice a week;)). Awesome right?!
Escalators have sensors- when I first saw the escalator not moving, my thought was great, I have to walk down but then as I approached it, it began moving. I had never seen such an escalator (and if they have them in the States, I missed out). Anyway, I was so elated and impressed with this conservation of energy that I have to note it.
Dry Climate- After living in New York I have come to love many things about the humidity. After spending a few days in Salt Lake I was looking forward to humidity again (maybe not as much but at least more than Utah) so you can imagine my disappointment. Oh well can't have it all.
J
6 comments:
thumbs down on the drains, that is frightening.
thumbs up on the fruit trees, I would be in heaven.
thumbs side ways on the birds, let us know in a few weeks if you still like the birds makig noise or if you have learned to tune them out like i tune out sirens and garbage trucks, and Monica's alarm clock in the other room.
two thumbs up on the escalators - what happens though if you hold still while on it? Does it stop part way through and you have to walk the rest of the way?
thumbs up on the dry climate - if you need humidity take a hot shower and don't turn on the fan. You will quickly be glad for a dry climate.
Thumbs up that you are there but thumbs down that you aren't in New York.
Yea for your blog.
I'm loving your blog! Keep us posted on Brazil, I've never been there and am so curious about it & all the adventures you are sure to have. Love you!
James!!! I think you should update your blog layout so its more Brazily. Don't you agree?
I just read your email about your trip. Whoa, I would have cried at least 3 times or turned around and gone home.
I hope you're taking lots of pics! And even more importantly, I hope you're loving your new job.
Keep the updates coming!!!
Man, that's quite an adventure getting down to Brasilia. The best part is, is that was just "getting down to Brasilia." I can only imagine what it'll be like LIVING down there! It's gonna rival NY easy. Looking forward to more posts.
woo hoo! I love that I can keep tabs on you now :) What fun little things about Brasilia. i can't believe you're really there. I love and miss you!!! keep posting....it's been three days. Where's the new post?
Wow! It sounds like things are going to be fun and I'm pretty sure that you will get used to everything in no time.
K, that escalator thing seems pretty amazing!!!
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