Things are about to get interesting around here!
First, I leave next week for a month in Brazil. I spend a few weeks there every year, so it’s not exactly the destination that’s big, it’s the situation. I’m really looking forward to going back after missing out last year. I have a long list of things I want to do, including seeing São Paulo‘s best architecture and spending time in its ethnic neighborhoods and enormous markets.
São Paulo Art Biennial
However, there is something standing in the way. It’s my 17-month-old son. He is one rambunctious toddler, and even grabbing a quick lunch with him is a challenge. My long list of things to do in Brazil is likely to shrink once the reality of traveling with him sets in, and that’s OK.
I plan to soak up the Brazilian rhythm of long chats, afternoon snacks, walks around the lake near my in-laws’ house, and lots of family time. I learned a long time ago that these trips to Brazil are less about me and much more about everyone being together.
Stay tuned for lots of photos from Brazil in my Photo of the Day series and updates on my Facebook page.
Second, I am planning some big blogging changes. I don’t want to divulge the details just yet, but rest assured that I will keep you updated as soon as the changes materialize and that they are exciting indeed.
I'm ready to dive in. (photo source: we heart it)
Summer is a great time to re-evaluate and explore. What are your plans for the rest of the summer?
have a wonderful trip jenna! Look forward to reading about it! Traveling is a bit difft with kids, isnt it? – I found myself being pulled away from the many churches I like to stroll by and peek into on our travels, but it is still an adventure and our trip too was much more about being together with loved ones. Cant wait to hear about the blog changes as well!
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Oh yes, traveling is definitely different with kids, especially when they are young, but we just have to roll with it
Sounds like a great trip, can’t wait to hear more about the architecture in Sao Paolo. I don’t know enough about the city, save for that it’s massive so I’m looking forward to learning more.
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Thanks, John! Yes, the city is massive. There is quite a lot to do there.
Your summer sounds lovely … Looking forward to reading about it. I head to thailand tomorrow for a long bit.
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And I’m looking forward to reading about your experiences in Thailand!
Sadly for me summer has not yet come. I am in Australia so it is still cold here. On the upside is that we have just moved to the coast and have a canal in the back yard. So when summer does finally hit I will be soaking up the sun, learning to surf and getting in a spot of fishing. Bing on the warmer weather. Woo hoo
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Sounds so nice! I actually just arrived in Brazil where it is also cold. Not sure which is better, the cold here or the blazing heat in California right now.