I’ve been in Curitiba for one week and in that time, I’ve rented an apartment, managed to get myself registered for a Brazilian SIM card for my phone, not without problems, downloaded a taxi app, other than Uber and used it, Regina gave me a very nice ride into town last Tuesday even if it was expensive. Although I have also been lost in a taxi in the middle of nowhere when my phone got cut off a day after I got it – that will be a TIM story for the future. I also registered at CELIN the language school and took my evaluation test.
Today I went shopping for food and for a few things to make my life easier in my apartment, probably one of the worst decisions of my life. I think half of Curitiba was out in the 30C heat doing the same. A note to self, stay at home with a hangover on Sunday. I splashed out on a really cool toaster and an electric kettle, both not that common in this part of the world, now I’m happy as a pig in S… with my tea and toast – how cool is that toaster. Need to go and try and find some marmalade tomorrow.
School starts tomorrow afternoon 2-5pm, I’m a bit apprehensive, but I don’t know why, fear of the unknown I guess. My smart new kitchen has an induction hob, quite a luxury here, the only problem is the new stainless steel pans don’t work on it – thank god for microwaves, kettles and toasters, did I say how smart my new toaster is, it makes great toast to?
I learnt a few new Portuguese words and phrases today:
Meu Deus Oh my god – I already knew that one but practiced it a lot today.
Seu Idiota You idiot
Que isso é sempre lento Is it always this slow
Estou cansado e quero ir para casa I’m knackered and want to go home
Pelo amor de Deus apressar For f…’s sake hurry up.
and one in the restaurant more about practicing pronunciation Gostariamos duas cervejas, um suco de uva, um filé mignon, um peixe de mar grelhado e um risotto de arroz preto por favor
I wonder whether I will be able to use any of the phrases in class tomorrow?
Waiting for bedtime its 10pm here, I guess I’m going Brazilian as I’m going to have a shower before bed, but in the morning I’ll be British again and have a shower before breakfast.
I rented an apartment on Rua Sete de Setembro within walking distance of the school on Rua XV Novembro, I think it will take me about 25 minutes, so no need to use one of Curitiba’s double bendy busses.
The owner of the rental agency Fernanda, has already replied about my induction hob problem and it should be fixed in he morning. How efficient is that?
This is Leo Gringo in Brazil signing off, its a whole new week tomorrow
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