Feliz No Simples translates to “happiness in simplicity.” 

The energy is Brazil is palpable. It touches all of your senses. The colors are bright, the humidity is thick, and the loud speakers are unconscionably loud.

Marrying into a Brazilian family has afforded me a second home in the country, specifically the state of Espírito Santo on the coast. Despite being a world away from my actual home, the through lines of life remain a constant. The coffee is on, fresh coconuts are being delivered, and the beach is humming early with runners, swimmers, and cyclists.

Every year I try to take a bit of Brazil home with me after each trip.