I am beginning to get a real feel for just how expensive it is to live in Sao Paulo. I had a hamburger at a restaurant at the mall which was 26 Reals which is about $20.00. The day before, Nicky had put my dark glasses on and was doing a crazy dance when they flew off his face, hit the floor and broke. There was a kiosk in the mall that was selling sun glasses- great! (I had bought mine at the Westfield shopping center at a kiosk. They were $15.00 a piece or two for $20.00.) So Clo picked me out a very cool pair- I said, "Ta Bon!" but when I asked how much the young girl said $125 Reals which was just under $100.00!!!! At a kiosk in a mall!! Egads!! Clo told me that many Brazilians actuall fly to Miami, so all the clothes shopping for their kids and fly back home and actually SAVE money! I can now understand that!
Getting back home, I went outside with the boys to give Clo a little time to herself. We packed up a backpack full of matchbox cars. (Timmy & Nicholas collect them and have drawer-fulls!)
Then we took the loaded backpack down to the play yard and each boy took turns sliding each car down the slide to see which car would go the farthest. They each took turns; it was a very engaging activity, and it kept everyone happy for a very long time!! It was about 5:00 on a Saturday evening, and I was amazed at how crowded with children and adults the little back area was. Clo says there are a lot of children in their building.
The big event on Sunday was going to the airport to pick up Arthur who had been away on business. It was great to see him.
This is a picture that Nicky took of Mom and Dad arriving home.
I also wanted you to see the great sign that Timmy made for me and put on the front door to welcome me back! Isn't that great?
Well, it's Monday morning- Here are Tim and Nick getting on the elevator to go to school. NanNan is just finishing up her blog and will get ready to go exploring around the neighborhood before stopping off at Starbucks for her morning latte. The boys return from school at 1:00. Tune in tomorrow for the next update from Sao Paulo, Brazil!
1 comment:
I'm awfully glad to hear about your weekend. Loving your diary, and especially the photos. Also thinking that if you fall on hard times you could become a professional nanny. You are as creative and child-centered as ever, dear former Camp Director.
Took my friend to the Japanese Tea Garden last week. It was wonderful. I've always remembered that was one of the places you took me on my first visit.
XXOO to all.
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