A Cidade Maravilhosa e Natureza
by guidrozj
Went to Brasil for 7 months to study at a local university. Lived in Copacabana with an old widow and an empregada. Took about a month for me to learn enough Portuguese to stop being a tourist and make the Rio my own.
Brasil is an amazing coutry with phenemonial people, culture, and natural beauty.
When not in the city, I spent most of my time in Rio's surrounding beach and mountain towns: Angra, Ilha Grande, Buzios, Marumba, Parati.
I was lucky enough to visit a few regions outside the state of Rio, Including: The North East (Salvador, Lencois, Natal, Fernando de Noronha, Canoa Quebrada ) The Amazon: Parintins, and Manaus. And even made it over to Foz Do Iguacu to see one of the world's most amazing waterfalls.
Like many places, a lifetime could be spent exploring Brasil and you wouldn't touch half of it.
Goiás
by tahse
"homem. natureza. paz. interior."
Chapada dos Veadeiros - Alto Paraiso - Goias - Brasil.
lugar mistico, maravilhoso, é pra sonhar mesmo. relaxar
- nao pensar em nada e em tudo ao mesmo tempo -
quero denovo.
"the trip"
5 amigos ,
JEEPIRAS!
2 semanas,
muitas malas, muita bagunça, risadas,
história pra toda vida.
<3
"the view"
meus amigos no pico antes de chegarmos em alto paraiso. P A R A I S O mesmo! =D
alguns kilometros..
"qntos kilometros faltam pra 'alto'?"
" 2.520 kms... pare um pouquinho. la la la..
2.519 kms.. vamos fazer um lanchinho.. la la la
2.518 kms.. mais unzin.. la la la
2.517 kms.. xixizin.. la la la."
parece grande, mas é bem maior do que você está imaginando... BEM MAIOR.
B R A Z I L
by annelies77
I
Ouviram do Ipiranga às margens plácidas
De um povo heróico o brado retumbante,
E o sol da liberdade, em raios fúlgidos,
Brilhou no céu da Pátria nesse instante.
Se o penhor dessa igualdade
Conseguimos conquistar com braço forte,
Em teu seio ó liberdade,
Desafia o nosso peito a própria morte!
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil de um sonho intenso, um raio vívido,
De amor e de esperança à terra desce
Se em teu formoso céu risonho e límpido
A imagem do Cruzeiro resplandece
Gigante pela própria natureza
És belo, és forte, impávido colosso,
E o teu futuro espelha essa grandeza,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil,
Pátria amada
Brasil!
II
Deitado eternamente em berço esplêndido,
ao som do mar e à luz do céu profundo,
Fulguras, ó Brasil, florão da América,
Iluminado ao sol do Novo Mundo!
Do que a terra mais garrida
Teus risonhos lindos campos tem mais flores,
"Nossos bosques tem mais vida"
"Nossa vida" no teu seio "mais amores"
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil, de amor eterno seja símbolo
O lábaro que ostentas estrelado,
E diga o verde-louro dessa flâmula
- paz no futuro e glória no passado -
Mas se ergues da justiça a clava forte,
Verás que um filho teu não foge à luta,
Nem teme, quem te adora, a própria morte,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil.
Pátria amada
Brasil!
HINO NACIONAL - NATIONAL ANTHEM
by annelies77
"background"
The Brazilian National Anthem is sufficient grounds for the fame of its composer, Francisco Manuel. Through its admirably warm and spirited melody, it took its place as the national anthem before it was accorded any official recognition. Various changes made to it have not distorted its essence, though they have softened its martial tone. Originally composed in a purely orchestral version for military band, it has been the various texts which have been set to it, especially that of Osório Duque Estrada in 1922, which have somewhat spoilt it.
The history of the anthem is the subject of controversy. In the view of some, it was composed for Brazilian Independence,others believe it was written for the 7th of April and performed on the 13th to a text attributed to Ovídio Saraiva de Carvalho e Silva, in which there are references to "a wise reign" and "a Brazilian monarch", the 7th of April being taken as the dawn of Brazilian liberty. A third view is that of Souza Pitanga and Ernesto Sena, supported by Alberto Nepomuceno who writes: "In the same year (1841), at perhaps the height of his career, Francisco Manuel composed the anthem to celebrate the coronation of the second Emperor of Brazil, showing himself to be a composer of great merit in this inspired work, which still animates the national soul today.
Decree No.15671 of the 6th of September 1922 officially adopted the words of Osório Duque Estrada, written in 1909, the first version of it. Law No. 259 of the 1st of October 1936 prescribed the version of Leopoldo Miguez for orchestral performance, and the version by Lt. Antonio Pinto Junior of the Federal District Fire Brigades, for military band, in the original key of B Flat; and finally a version in F by Alberto Nepomuceno for singing:
Music: Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795-1865)
Verses: Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada (1870-1927)
"Hino Nacional"
I
Ouviram do Ipiranga às margens plácidas
De um povo heróico o brado retumbante,
E o sol da liberdade, em raios fúlgidos,
Brilhou no céu da Pátria nesse instante.
Se o penhor dessa igualdade
Conseguimos conquistar com braço forte,
Em teu seio ó liberdade,
Desafia o nosso peito a própria morte!
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil de um sonho intenso, um raio vívido,
De amor e de esperança à terra desce
Se em teu formoso céu risonho e límpido
A imagem do Cruzeiro resplandece
Gigante pela própria natureza
És belo, és forte, impávido colosso,
E o teu futuro espelha essa grandeza,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil,
Pátria amada
Brasil!
II
Deitado eternamente em berço esplêndido,
ao som do mar e à luz do céu profundo,
Fulguras, ó Brasil, florão da América,
Iluminado ao sol do Novo Mundo!
Do que a terra mais garrida
Teus risonhos lindos campos tem mais flores,
"Nossos bosques tem mais vida"
"Nossa vida" no teu seio "mais amores"
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil, de amor eterno seja símbolo
O lábaro que ostentas estrelado,
E diga o verde-louro dessa flâmula
- paz no futuro e glória no passado -
Mas se ergues da justiça a clava forte,
Verás que um filho teu não foge à luta,
Nem teme, quem te adora, a própria morte,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil
Pátria amada
Brasil!
"English translation"
I
The peaceful banks of the Ipiranga
Heard the resounding cry of an heroic people,
And the dazzling rays of the sun of Liberty
Bathed our country in their brilliant light.
If with strong arm we have succeeded
In winning a pledge of equality,
In thy bosom, O Liberty,
Our hearts will defy death itself!
O adored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All hail! All Hail!
Brazil, a dream sublime, vivid ray of love and hope to earth descends,
Where in your clear, pure, beauteous skies
The image of the Southern Cross shines forth.
O country vast by nature,
Fair and strong, brave and colossus,
Thy future mirrors this thy greatness.
O land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved Fatherland!
Thou art the gentle mother of the children of this soil,
Beloved land,
Brazil!
II
Laid out eternally in the splendor of nature,
In the sound of the sea and the light of heaven,
may thou shine, O Brazil, flower of America,
Illumined by the sun of the New World!
More flowers put forth in thy fair, smiling fields
Than the in the most gorgeously reputed lands;
"More life is to be found in the groves",
"More love in our lives" in thy embrace.
O adored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All Hail!
All Hail!
May the star-scattered banner flown by thee,
Brazil, become the symbol of eternal love,
And may the green-gold flag proclaim always
- Peace in the future and glory in the past -
But if the mighty sword of justice drawn forth,
You will perceive your children, who adore you,
neither fear to fight,
nor flee from death itself.
O land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved Fatherland!
Thou art the gentle mother of the children of this soil,
Beloved land,
Brazil!
Forum Posts
last year eve
by ludogatto
I'm so happy because for the second time my partner have to flight to SAo Paolo for 3 days at the end of december and I have the opportunity to travel with him ( I work as cabin attendant on Alitalia airlines).
Last time we spent the last year eve ve went to Guaruja, we have only a day and a half of stop over.....in Guaruja was nice but we had a lot of chance to find a very simply room in a popular pousada! We spent the night on the beach eating simply fried fish and our Spumante ( italian champagne), looking the incredible fireworks and dancing with the people near us.
This time we'd like to go in a more quiet place, someone told me about a palce named Cumbucu ( I thing) but a collegue of Lorenzo said is all fully booked....
Have you some suggestions: we don't need 4 star hotel, only a simply place to have 2 days in the nature and the sun athe the seaside...I a Brazil lover and it's to much time I cannot enjoy the beauty of Mata Atlantica, the natureza of the sea....
Any suggestions or pousada adresses?
We will be probabaly 4 or 6 people, so a flat or house is good too!
We will arrive the 30 dec in the morning and we flight back the 2 jen in the afternoon.
Thanks Simona
Re: last year eve
by cassiovieggore
Cumbuco is a Ceará's town. I am sending some links concerned in Cumbuco:
http://www.paiaguascumbuco.com.br/
http://www.cumbuco.com.br/
Cumbuco is 26Km far from Fortaleza/CE. Some nice places near Cumbuco are Pecém and Taiba, specially for the one who love surf.
Near São Paulo city I would suggest Peruibe and Itanhaem. These towns I mentioned are little towns, very near to nature.
http://www.itanhaem.sp.gov.br/site_turismo/conteudo/praias.htm
http://www.peruibe.com.br/clienteslist.php?showmaster=1&Tipo_negocio=Hot%E9is
http://www.peruibe.com.br/turismo_tipo_atracaoview.php?Tipo=Roteiros
http://www.peruibe.com.br/turismolist.php?showmaster=1&Tipo_atrac=Cachoeiras
Hope my hints may help you in choosing a place.
Cassiovieggore
Re: last year eve
by robine
The biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in Brazil are held on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, which has a breath-taking firework display at midnight. If you'd like this option, you should book as soon as possible.
Re: last year eve
by ludogatto
Thank you, I wrote Cumbuco, but I'm sure was wrong....I was in Cearà and I confused the name probabaly...the palce I wrote is not far from Guarujà, I think a little bit northern...I ask again and I visit the web lingk you suggest.
I know taht rio is the best for fireworks, but we need a more quiet situation.
One of my new years eve was in Guadalupe island, on a beach with a fride chicken bought in the afternoon to share with my partner and with a nice alone dog, the party are private or inthe toruistic big Hotel, the only think they do is a meal with the family and a night swim to meet the local Jemanja...like in Brazil for the witthe flower, candel and with clothes....thanks
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