Total Culture Shock

- Today we saw something truly shocking.  As we were driving on the highway, we passed a police inspection station and noticed the police officer give a friendly wave and grin at the car in front of us. A few seconds later we were side by side with the car and we looked over to see the driver was a police officer in full uniform (he was driving in a civilian car) DRINKING A CAN OF BEER as he drove!!!!!  There are no words!  (Especially considering it is illegal to drive in Brazil with any alcohol at all in your  blood.)  It was a truly shocking cross cultural experience.  

- And one one more much lighter story....

First you have to know that every grocery store pretty much has strong, sugary espressos that you can drink free of change.  

Anyway, the other day Jeyson was at the grocery store and saw a dad with his young son and daughter.  The son was about four and riding in the cart, but REALLY acting up...wild, complaining, disobeying etc.  The father in frustration had a plan to keep the son calm and still.  He commanded/bribed, "Sit down in the cart and I'll send your sister to get you a cup of espresso to drink!"  And that's just what he did!  I bet the good behavior didn't last very long!!!  hahaha!