My friendship with Christian Wendelboe also led me to meet my wife, Jessica. Through her, I suddenly found myself as a gringo, embraced by a big, diverse family and surrounded by new friends from all walks of life — rich and poor, educated in private schools or the school of life. From rural folks to barraca owners and fishermen, every encounter added a new layer to my understanding of Brazil.

Making a living off the sea and beach

A hard life, but it’s the only one they know, living off the beach, day after day.

Beach life has no age, gender, or size attached to it. It belongs to anyone who shows up

Looking forward to exploring new corners of Brazil, where every face tells a story, every life unfolds differently, and every religion adds its own rhythm to the vibrant tapestry of the land.