HOT

In case you aren't tracking or experiencing the weather here in São Paulo:

The sun will fry your flesh,  

Bathe you in your sweat,

Bring you to your knees,

Entirely out of breath. 

It's hot, hot, and did I mention HOT!

I'm hiding behind my fan and a tall glass of water while I wait to sign for my new credit card, but I have even less hope that it will arrive on time considering the circumstances. 

Brazilians aren't punctual. I've learned this several times over, but I'm starting to understand why - when the weather is so intense your clothes stick to your skin, and feet to the floor, so I forgive my friends when they say they'll be there at 16:00 and they mean 17:00...

Yesterday after music school,  I met a friend from my exchange year in Finland (later than we agreed of course :-) ). It was so much fun to walk down the central street of Paulista and chat without anyone able to eaves drop, and it was also funny because people assumed she wasn't Brazilian and talked about us freely.Who ever said Finnish wouldn't be useful!

Now back to my Portuguese lessons... I'll be starting with a formal teacher next week to speed up the process !