Living in Brazil

<p><br></p><p>H. Lynn Beck had no clue what to do after finishing his master;s degree</p><p>in Vermont so he applied to join the Peace Corps.</p><p><br></p><p>Eventually he was invited to work in Brazil and he agreed to work</p><p>in education in the state of Mato Hrosso. He began counting down</p><p>the days to the start of training.</p><p><br></p><p>While his Portuguese consisted of ninety-five percent Spanish and</p><p>five percent Portuguese he managed to communicate. Working in the</p><p>geographic center of South America he felt as if he'd been dumped</p><p>into a pressure cooker as it was so hot and humid.</p><p><br></p><p>After thirty years in Cuiaba he took a new position in Natal Rio</p><p>Grande do Norte. Even though it meant moving from the western side </p><p>of Brazil to the extreme eastern side it also gave him the chance to</p><p>stay in Brazil.</p><p><br></p><p>Working at the state agricultural extension office not much was expected</p><p>of him but he had an excuse to stay in Brazil for at least another two </p><p>years allowing him to learn the language and culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the author as he travels rural roads meets large rats and tarantulas</p><p>and makes friends while immersing himself in a rich culture.</p><p><br></p>