tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post5307491097437343385..comments2023-10-29T12:18:01.974-03:00Comments on Living Life on the Road Less Traveled: Dreamin'...Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917067716960353906noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-68937260934948831272009-08-30T16:26:30.535-03:002009-08-30T16:26:30.535-03:00Well... what can I can... You haven't seen the...Well... what can I can... You haven't seen the motoboys in São Paulo. Once on my way to work, I counted 132 motoboys in less than 10 miles (from home to work).<br /><br />São Paulo's mayors made up a law to forbid the mototaxi. Because it is so dangerous. <br /><br />In Curitiba (my hometown), the transit is much more like in US. People really respect the laws, but in São Paulo - just forget it. <br />People drive like nuts : (<br /><br />FabiolaFabiolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734581518242981236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-40066120620469630562009-08-26T17:09:59.925-03:002009-08-26T17:09:59.925-03:00hey, you had a wonderful quote on here before.. so...hey, you had a wonderful quote on here before.. something about craters and mountains and hope. I can't remember it and can't find it. Do you know what I am talking about?Vanessa Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398392394284077421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-6142664093653106592009-08-25T23:25:13.262-03:002009-08-25T23:25:13.262-03:00Thats always the 1st thing sergio tells me when he...Thats always the 1st thing sergio tells me when he gets in a taxi in Rio....SCARY..He said it is really bad..so i dont blame you at all!!! he is more scared riding in the taxi from Rio to Macae..than working 28 days on a rig!!!!kohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283385407939102327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-84878851467106873252009-08-25T17:22:47.729-03:002009-08-25T17:22:47.729-03:00Kyle has always begged for a motorcycle and I just...Kyle has always begged for a motorcycle and I just put my foot down. I know too many people who have either lost their lives or part of their brain function from those reckless vehicles. I guess it isn't the vehicle that is reckless, but it encourages recklessness. It isn't worth the risk.Vanessa Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398392394284077421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-20572218895046862502009-08-25T12:57:41.542-03:002009-08-25T12:57:41.542-03:00I totally agree with your thoughts on motorbikes h...I totally agree with your thoughts on motorbikes here in Brazil. You may like to checkout a post (about motorcycles in Brazil)on my blog from a few months back.<br /><br />http://gringoinbahia.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.htmlGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696526878643486945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-11477360097600718832009-08-24T14:29:21.044-03:002009-08-24T14:29:21.044-03:00Motorcycles in Brazil are deadly, you're right...Motorcycles in Brazil are deadly, you're right. They're crazy!! And traffic is insane, but I like to say it's organized caos. In the US (at least here in LA), people are agressive in a different way: they think they're the only ones on the road, no awareness. They change lanes and expect people to move out of their way. In Brazil people are very aggressive, but everyone expects it...<br /><br />In regards to cars not having a cup holder, some newer models do have them. I think the reason might be that in Brazil, while you're driving, you're supposed to have both hands on the wheel. No eating, no drinking, no talking on the cellphone (although NOBODY follows that law).<br /><br />I got to your blog through Bia's.camilahttp://camilah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-20134629045631826512009-08-24T12:16:12.697-03:002009-08-24T12:16:12.697-03:00That scares me to even think about driving there! ...That scares me to even think about driving there! I don't blame you about the motorcycle. They are scary and it sounds even riskier there. Plus a car is more practical for the both of you to ride on, etc<br /><br />I love hearing about how different things are there. I hope you are doing good! I love you lots!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952149454502922794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-44615590278704141722009-08-24T11:36:40.718-03:002009-08-24T11:36:40.718-03:00they may have a fine for using your cell, but I...they may have a fine for using your cell, but I've never heard of that being enforced. pretty much like the 'lei seca' which is zero tolerance dui - very severe penalty, very random enforcement. But better than it used to be- once I saw a guy driving a motorcycle drinking a beer! I agree that the driving 'style' is way too agressive here- I've been driving for five years and I still find it terrifying.markuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361839010471110866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-21786873867439139012009-08-24T10:59:04.056-03:002009-08-24T10:59:04.056-03:00BG- things are going well. I already feel like Ive...BG- things are going well. I already feel like Ive been here forever. I cant tell if thats good or bad haha, but its been about 3 months this week! Time has flown by! I like to think Im adjusting well. I am really feeling 'saudades' about communicating effectively. That is really the most frustrating thing. That and walmart/target. I really miss stores. How sad huh? haha I'll send an email soon!!<br /><br />Corinne-- I didn't know about the fine!! That is crazy! I will def remember that!! And I forgot no eating on the go. Very true! Thankfully I had been driving on a stick in the US, so if I HAD to drive here, I could. Though I would be completely lost. It's going to take a while to get used to getting around here! All the bairros and connections confuse the heck out of me. And it is a relatively small city!! I can't wait until we buy a car! Hopefully that will be in the next couple of months! Neither one of us are used to not having one. And we're frustrated by simple things like needing to go to the store for groceries and lugging them all the way home! haha Life is so different than once imagined! But I know my husband, and we will have a car soon. It's on the brain!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917067716960353906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-84882036713014257982009-08-24T10:21:03.884-03:002009-08-24T10:21:03.884-03:00Oh my! That is scary; sounds like they have Americ...Oh my! That is scary; sounds like they have American drivers beat. Be careful!!!<br /><br />Lisa QLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374488130910988205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-27829152897640721062009-08-24T10:02:24.418-03:002009-08-24T10:02:24.418-03:00The motorcycles are insane! You are right about n...The motorcycles are insane! You are right about not multi-tasking in the car, though. Using cellphones while driving is a R$900 fine and Brazilians don´t eat on the go (no to-go cups). Plus having to shift means you need both hands to drive. I could not get the hang of stick and just bought an automatic (Toyota with cup holders).corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980550234188340610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654143697024684509.post-86450934655286851282009-08-24T09:08:53.662-03:002009-08-24T09:08:53.662-03:00So true about the motos, isn't it. I always h...So true about the motos, isn't it. I always have a giggle when they curve around the side mirrors on the cars to get ahead in the endless traffic!<br />Your pictures of Ipatingha are beautiful...looks very nice.<br />How is it all going? Hard to adjust somewhat, right?<br /><br />Give me an email if you want to really talk!<br />BGBallerina Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811994023341526944noreply@blogger.com