Dean starts painting the extension Itajuba Office
Friday, April 14, 2006
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Talented youth seeks to drive social change
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Sunday, April 09, 2006
Tourist in Sao Paulo
Decided, having been here for 8 months, now was time to see a different side of SP and so want to visit new areas and new sights within the city. Actually, it is rather easy, one just needs to know where to look! (I found all of these events / attractions charged nothing, not even R$1!)
Muse do Ipiranga - a great museum and park (as good as Ibirapuera) showing the history of Sao Paulo's development (old trams, maps, household instruments etc.) in many ways very similar to museums' of Victorian Britain, but that makes it all the more fascinating. Images of the arrival of the settlers and the confrontation with the natives induce thoughts. See the picture.
Stock Exchange - it is strange to imagine that so many adults in suits spend all day shouting, waving and running within a small distance and get a decent salary (or lose a lot of money) in the process. Still I suppose this is a key part of our economic system. Despite the instructions in the viewers gallery. The second largest stock exchange in America (after the NYSE) is now closed to the public, but the EB&F is open. At least now I know what brokers, runners and some of the hand signals mean!
Predio Martinelli - was Sao Paulo's first sky scraper, modeled on the Empire State building. A very friendly guard took me to the top of the city so I could see SP from the air. We visited the roof top, once home to extravagant parties and dancing. Now, there are towers which overlook Martinelli's tower. Still it started Sao Paulo's growth into the clouds, inaugurated in 1929, using the new technology of bricks and concrete.
Also bought some jeans (a big step for me, as now I have 4 pairs of trousers) and these fit me (my waist size has shrunk 14cms since I arrived and even the belts I has were not saving me now!) and visited muse Lasar Segall
Muse do Ipiranga - a great museum and park (as good as Ibirapuera) showing the history of Sao Paulo's development (old trams, maps, household instruments etc.) in many ways very similar to museums' of Victorian Britain, but that makes it all the more fascinating. Images of the arrival of the settlers and the confrontation with the natives induce thoughts. See the picture.
Stock Exchange - it is strange to imagine that so many adults in suits spend all day shouting, waving and running within a small distance and get a decent salary (or lose a lot of money) in the process. Still I suppose this is a key part of our economic system. Despite the instructions in the viewers gallery. The second largest stock exchange in America (after the NYSE) is now closed to the public, but the EB&F is open. At least now I know what brokers, runners and some of the hand signals mean!
Predio Martinelli - was Sao Paulo's first sky scraper, modeled on the Empire State building. A very friendly guard took me to the top of the city so I could see SP from the air. We visited the roof top, once home to extravagant parties and dancing. Now, there are towers which overlook Martinelli's tower. Still it started Sao Paulo's growth into the clouds, inaugurated in 1929, using the new technology of bricks and concrete.
Also bought some jeans (a big step for me, as now I have 4 pairs of trousers) and these fit me (my waist size has shrunk 14cms since I arrived and even the belts I has were not saving me now!) and visited muse Lasar Segall
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Itajuba
So I hit the newest AIESEC branch in Itajuba. A small city just 4.5 hrs (bus) from Sao Paulo so a nice break from the longer trips I usually have. A beautiful place, totally off the tourist map and all the more worth it!
Cobble streets, horse and traps, many dogs (the roaming dogs are often invited into classes and a few years ago one graduated!) a real community atmosphere as everyone knows everyone else.
I do not think I deserve such good times and opportunities. The people are super friendly! I already have made friends that I know I will stay with after. They all speak English (even when I am not in the room) they want the rule that when talking AIESEC, anytime, it will be English. No matter if no-one in the group is a native Brazilian!
I have a really cool room, waking up to see the hills (green!!) in the background is a refreshing difference to the concrete and tarmac of Sao Paulo. I lived with two of the sweetest and kindest young ladies I have ever met. They make me Pao de Queijo in the morning and say sorry when they enter the room they gave me (one girl moved out of the room so I could have it), They offer me full food and everything!
Going out every night to eat (they always feed me, declining is like talking to a wall!). The people here work really hard (long hours) but are enjoying their work and the culture they have formed. Long may it last. So there I was painting the walls of their new office one minute, meeting the managers of the university or having a press interview the next!
The leader, Gustavo, is also a great person who went out of his way more than anyone can expect to make me welcome! He showed me around the stunning country side and talked about his family history that is so connected to the area. It was great to visit small villages in the hills and discuss a range of topics (books, crime, youth apathy, transportation, girls, fruits etc.) I even ate Cheese Ice cream (an experience all people should do!) and as usual had more excellent food than anyone could eat.
Despite the power cuts and an unfortunate event at lunch time the AIESEC day, I chaired, was a huge success and I enjoyed it so much!
Cobble streets, horse and traps, many dogs (the roaming dogs are often invited into classes and a few years ago one graduated!) a real community atmosphere as everyone knows everyone else.
I do not think I deserve such good times and opportunities. The people are super friendly! I already have made friends that I know I will stay with after. They all speak English (even when I am not in the room) they want the rule that when talking AIESEC, anytime, it will be English. No matter if no-one in the group is a native Brazilian!
I have a really cool room, waking up to see the hills (green!!) in the background is a refreshing difference to the concrete and tarmac of Sao Paulo. I lived with two of the sweetest and kindest young ladies I have ever met. They make me Pao de Queijo in the morning and say sorry when they enter the room they gave me (one girl moved out of the room so I could have it), They offer me full food and everything!
Going out every night to eat (they always feed me, declining is like talking to a wall!). The people here work really hard (long hours) but are enjoying their work and the culture they have formed. Long may it last. So there I was painting the walls of their new office one minute, meeting the managers of the university or having a press interview the next!
The leader, Gustavo, is also a great person who went out of his way more than anyone can expect to make me welcome! He showed me around the stunning country side and talked about his family history that is so connected to the area. It was great to visit small villages in the hills and discuss a range of topics (books, crime, youth apathy, transportation, girls, fruits etc.) I even ate Cheese Ice cream (an experience all people should do!) and as usual had more excellent food than anyone could eat.
Despite the power cuts and an unfortunate event at lunch time the AIESEC day, I chaired, was a huge success and I enjoyed it so much!
