This is gorgeous, Ben. A different world for me - brought up in the UK - but I can just picture you and your dad and the warmth between you is palpable. Lovely, thank you.
Dee, Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Bird and Magic played countless games in my driveway. At a much younger age, I can't tell you how many times the ACC tournament was played on the Nerf hoop on my bedroom door.
Andrew, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them. I was born in Brazil and lived there until we moved back before first grade. I have great memories of it, most the ones in this piece, the botanical garden, and a very special person.
Very nice! I visited Rio in 2004 and 2005. I really had a great time during that return visit (a longer trip). We had a feijoada (sp?) with my friend's family, and of course I got to eat açaí and coconut water consistently.
I think we stayed in Rio proper, but I spent time in Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema.
I probably almost gave myself colon cancer with the churrascarias.
Harry, thank you very much for your kind words. I delighted you enjoyed it.
This is gorgeous, Ben. A different world for me - brought up in the UK - but I can just picture you and your dad and the warmth between you is palpable. Lovely, thank you.
Jackie, thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. This one was special to write.
I can imagine, Ben. It's lovely...
Delightful Ben! For me it was Jerry West and Walt Frazier in the backyard driveway. Hoops was our thing. Thanks for evoking the fun memories.
Dee, Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Bird and Magic played countless games in my driveway. At a much younger age, I can't tell you how many times the ACC tournament was played on the Nerf hoop on my bedroom door.
Ben, this is great! Did you grow up in Brazil, or was this a visit? Sorry I'm just now catching up!
Andrew, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them. I was born in Brazil and lived there until we moved back before first grade. I have great memories of it, most the ones in this piece, the botanical garden, and a very special person.
Very nice! I visited Rio in 2004 and 2005. I really had a great time during that return visit (a longer trip). We had a feijoada (sp?) with my friend's family, and of course I got to eat açaí and coconut water consistently.
I think we stayed in Rio proper, but I spent time in Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema.
I probably almost gave myself colon cancer with the churrascarias.
This is beautiful Ben - wonderful memories so tenderly captured
Harry, thank you very much for your kind words. I delighted you enjoyed it.