Feliz Ano Novo

“Wise is he who enjoys the show offered by the world.”- Fernando Pessoa

Thursday evening I walked out of ABN Amro for the last time- with a bottle of champagne in hand and a strange taste in my mouth. Ending my two year sojourn in the financial sector, I looked up at the grand towers that once daunted a younger man, laughed to myself, and walked away across the bridge and into something new.

Seventy-two hours later I sit in an apartment upon the Plaza Congresso, in the middle of Buenos Aires, not really believing that I'm here. One week in Argentina, then a 7-week trip through Brazil- Florianopolis, Ilha do Mel, Sao Paulo, Rio and a myriad of beaches in the north east. Untold adventures lie before me- some of which I hope to be telling here.

Millions of thanks to all the Brasileiros who helped me prepare for this muito legal adventure- and especially Fernanda for all the Português lessons and positive reinforcement. Eu sou gringo, mas nao sou bobo.

Peace