Brasil Advice: Fortaleza/Recife Help

[NicoM31]

It is a shame that the person who started the thread did not thank Malaman for giving some extremely kind and generous insight. I would love to visit Fortaleza and found it very helpful.

[Noleto84]

+10 i agree !!

[MalaMan]

Originally Posted by NicoM31

It is a shame that the person who started the thread did not thank Malaman for giving some extremely kind and generous insight. I would love to visit Fortaleza and found it very helpful.

Thank you for your comment!

I'm a man in love with my city, and a man who's in love always talk a lot about the loved one!


I'm always ready to give advice about Fortaleza and the state of Ceará. Even about the problems. Who said we don't have problems? Everyone has problems...


By the way, did anyone here watched the match between Italy and Spain for the semifinals of the FIFA Confederations Cup? It was held in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza, and I was there, booing Spain and rooting for Italy, while my girlfriend was doing exactly the opposite! Just because of David Villa, I imagine...

[MelbourneG]

Malayan, Daytonadewd, cry_havoc. . . Thanks for this thread!

I note it's been rolling since 2009-11. I'd be interested Malayan to know if you have now made the move. . . I too am looking to move to Fortaleza with work in 2014.

For cost of living barometer, I've found the following link to be relatively reliable:
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Once contracts are signed, then I will choose to learn Portuguese. . . Is 4 months enough time for a crash course?

I'm a keen distance and mountain runner. . . Are there many running clubs or similar in Fotraleza?

I'm building a manufacturing facility out of town, so personal convenience and time-management is important(or as close-to what can be achieved). . . What are people's attitudes if I have a maid or driver?

Any feedback or suggestions are welcomed.

MelbourneG

[MelbourneG]

MalaMan, apologies for getting spelling of your name wrong... Oops!

[MalaMan]

Originally Posted by MalaMan

Potholes are common in many streets (and one of the preferred local sports is scolding the mayor because of the potholes).

Thankfully that Age of Potholes is over in Fortaleza... I hope it doesn't come back after this year's elections