Rio, City with a Soul
by admin | Dec 2, 2007 | 0 comments
It’s said that Sao Paulo is the brain of Brazil while Rio is its soul. They’ve even invented a word for it…..Carioca. Which is how people in Rio describe themselves. It loosely translates as the spirit or life style consistent with life in a sun drenched city ringed by miles of beaches and punctuated by the mother of all parties…Carnival. Perhaps, otherwise said, a combination of joie de vivre, fun in the sun, and a forgiving attitude coupled with a healthy dose of a manana philosophy. Much has been said about crime in the city, but I’d say there’s more than a little hyperbole in the nay sayers. Much like Sex in the City. Not that...
Gary J. Fernandes
After 30 years in the world of big business, Gary “retired” to pursue long ignored interests. While continuing his involvement in the corporate world by serving as a director of several public companies, he has, among other things, traveled the world in pursuit of the perfect bird photograph, served national and local charities as a director and donor, developed a personal web site as a platform for his writing on subjects of personal interest, and, occasionally, taken time to smell the roses.
Gary and his wife Sandra, shuttle between their condo in Dallas and their farm in Fannin county, Texas where they indulge themselves in organic gardening, long walks and entertaining friends and family.