Lua de Mel

If you are reading closely, or are familiar with this picture (many a tourist before us has taken it)--you are right! This is not Brazil. This is Africa! It has been quite a crazy few months and B and I decided to finally take a honeymoon. We had both hoped to visit South Africa someday and toyed with the idea of going there for our honeymoon for a while--until we decided just to go for it! Besides, B wanted to go see the great white sharks and I figured it best to go before we have any children to orphan (in case we get gobbled up). I am happy to report that we DID see sharks and we DID NOT get gobbled up!!! Here is a picture of one of our shark friends:


While there, we felt it was our obligation to try copious amounts of South African wine. Here we had the opportunity to try a young shiraz right out of the barrel!


Cape Town was bustling with preparations for the World Cup 2010 (Where Brazil is already set to play!!) They are counting down in anticipation:


When South Africans found out B was Brazilian, a football discussion inevitably ensued--South Africans are excited to host Brazil! Here´s B making sure the Brazilians know where to go when they get to Cape Town:



At the top of this picture you can see Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. South Africa is trying to pull itself out of that period of history and we found it to have many striking similarities to Brazil--tremendous natural beauty and resources, a mix of people and cultures, a love of football and music, huge disparities between rich and poor, problems with crime and public health. Also, like Brazil, we found the people to be wonderful and the hospitality so warm. We loved our trip and were also glad to come back "home" to Brazil. We will look forward to reminiscing our trip as we watch the World Cup 2010!