An interesting aspect of our hunting for a place to live has been the difference between unfurnished and furnished places. The furnished places are outrageous so we've mostly stayed away from those and began to search in the unfurnished places. We were warned before we came that getting furniture here would not be like in the states. There are no goodwills or salvation army's or garage sales. If you bought a couch ten years ago for $200, and it's not trashed, you could still get $190 for it. Basically, goods hold their value here.
What has come as a surprise to us as we began to look at some of the unfurnished places is that unfurnished has a vastly different meaning here. It's not just needing some furniture. When a Brazilian cleans out their place to rent it out unfurnished, they take the major appliances, sinks, cabinets, counters, toilet seats, and light bulbs!!! An interesting aspect of Brazilian culture to us.
that sounds like some of the people in my neighborhood--when they get evicted they take everything including the water heater, furnace and copper wiring ;)
ReplyDeletePraying specifically that the furnishings you need will miraculously appear and for little Caleb! I'm sure the rest of you will follow suit soon enough, so we will keep you all before the throne. It's been a treat to get these updates from you. Are you using an internet cafe, or do you get access at your apt? We love you guys!! Blessings, Shae
ReplyDeleteLove you all! I will keep and honor the new requests for prayer! You are all truly missed! Sounds like a blast tho - with all the 'strangers' and attention! xo
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