IN THIS ISSUE

It's the largest country in South America, home of the the mighty Amazon, and the only South American to have Portuguese as its national language. Bem-vindo ao Brasil. Welcome to Brazil the land of coffee, nuts and Carnival. We hope you enjoy our survey of the food, features, flora and fauna of this fascinating country.

Carnival
Carnival today has become the world’s most famous week-long festival with Brazilians and tourists donning masks and colourful costumes and dancing to the compelling rhythmic drumbeat of Samba. Party on HERE.

Coffee!!!
It's as much a part of life as getting up in the morning. Find out Brazil's connection HERE.

Nuts of Brazil.
Read about their health benefits HERE.

The birth of soccer in Brazil.
Read the unlikely story HERE. 

What slithers, scampers scurries and sneaks.
Read about the fauna of Brazil HERE.

Brazilian food fest. Get the fabulous recipes HERE.

What's hot to visit in Brazil. It's HERE.

 In Your Corner
Irene Frances Olson talks about the terror for unsuspecting prey HERE.

Native American myths.
Lonnie McKelvey's taps into family history HERE.

The beautiful blooms of Brazil. Read about them HERE.

Learn how to grow bromeliads plants HERE.

Check out Brazil's gorgeous national flower H​ERE.

Fabulous craft ideas HERE.

Thank you to all our Regular Contributors and to everyone who continues to send us content.  We greatly appreciate your support.

Thanks also to all our readers. We keep getting messages of support and comments about our content and contributors. Thank you so much.

​Please continue to spread the word by promoting the magazine to friends and family.   Marsha and Tony 

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