Currently Reading...

a fantastic book.  I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking into doing a stint as an expat slash foreigner working abroad.  It's called "As the Romans Do" by Alan Epstein, it's about an American family who relocates to Rome.  I haven't been to Rome but after reading this book (well, two thirds of it so far, to be accurate), I am struck by the number of similarities to Rio.  Such as the cafe culture, the way laundry is done, children are treated, meals are eaten, meetings are held...  So, basically I think it would be a good read for someone moving here!  Or for anyone for that matter, as it is very well written.

Comments

[Stephanie]

I will seek out this book! I love Rome and I agree, there are a lot of similarities. In fact, when my Carioca travels to Italy, he always comes back with COMPLAINTS about many things there...I always get a laugh.

And BTW...I have spent the past several weeks catching up on your year + of blog entries...loving them! So much great info and insights.

Hope you and your little one are great (and getting sleep!).

um bjo