Florianopolis e Futebol!

This weekend we went to Florianopolis, aka Floripa, about four hours south of Curitiba and best known for its beaches. It's quite the amazing little city... and Mother Nature was kind enough to share a beautiful sunny two days in the middle of winter with us! 


I would also just like to mention and make everyone aware that I have now watched 6  futebol matches (yes this includes the Women's World Cup/ Copa do Mundo Feminino! sad ending, for sure) and I can't say I despise the sport anymore, (Hallelujah!) Being surrounded by only one sport on a constant basis, will do that to you... I guess. Helps too that there is an astounding amount of love and spirit emanating in this country for it! This we knew. It IS Brasil! It's just so much more visual when you're immersed in it! It really is super fun. -- Sports (and music)! Where would we be without them!

Jardims Grill -- the Churrascaria!

ANA!!!!! :)

Our Columbian friends!

A cool lil ride :)

The Pub we watched 4 games at!

Nightlife in Floripa!

SANNNNND DUUUUNES

"Uma Coca, por favor!" mmm yum

These were my favorite boards

dude natalie is rockkkkin that dune -- nice view huh!

Climbing back UP was such a task

Hi :)

E AI!!!!!

ck out that cute lil buggy

the Praia after sand boarding!

Natalie found a small child to play with. hahaha JK.

Nat and Dad walkin the praia

Watching the games with our Columbian friends Mariantonia and Sebastian! They are also taking Portuguese classes at Berlitz and speak flunet English. Great people!

Dad and Sebastian killin some cervejasss

View from the top of Floripa

and...Those were the dunes we conquered!

Mom and Demi arrive on Tuesday! Super excited. We'll be headed to Foz de Iguacu, Rio e Salvador! I'll update again soon! Until then... Still love you all!