Yerba Mate, Chivito, and Fun Bites in Uruguay
Though Uruguay has a significant Jewish population, there isn’t very much in the way of Jewish tourism. In Montevideo, we found a Holocaust memorial on the rambla (promenade), a statue to Albert Einstein, and a square named after former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. There are many synagogues and community centers, but touring them isn’t…
Another Book Exchange, a Jewish Museum, and Mediocre Eats
Long time readers may remember that the last book I exchanged in Bocas del Toro was The Years with Laura Díaz by Carlos Fuentes. Initially I enjoyed the book, but after 120 pages, I wasn’t engaged by the characters or the plot. I don’t believe in being forced to read a book I don’t like.…
The Brazilian National Library and our Favorite Meals in Rio de Janeiro
After Adam and I visited the Palácio Tiradentes, we walked to the Fundação Biblioteca Nacional (FBN) (National Library of Brazil). Not only is Brazil’s national library a UNESCO world heritage site, but it’s also the largest library in Latin America and the 7th largest library in the world! The library offers free daily tours in English…
Brazilian Eats and Treats
As I mentioned in the last post in this corner, my goal was to eat more traditional Brazilian food once we left the diverse urbanity of São Paulo. One of the first things I got my hands on in Ubatuba was a fruit that was recommended to us by Adam’s cousins: jabuticaba. This fruit has…
Jews and Food in São Paulo, Brazil
While we were in São Paulo, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit the Museo Judaico de São Paulo (Jewish Museum). The museum itself is housed in a former synagogue, Beth-El Temple, dating back to 1928 and consists of four floors. The ground floor has a permanent exhibit called “The Jewish Life” that portrays the…
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Traveling While Introverted 