Since I was a child I have learned to love and care about the nature and the people, and I believe that this is one of my missions in this world.
During my childhood my parents always influenced me to enjoy the small things of life, such as how wonderful it was to live in a splendid valley of nature reserve and have the pleasure of waking up with birdsong and sleeping under the bright shine of the moon and the millions of stars that will not let us forget that someone holds them up in the heavens.
How incredible it was to dream of meeting every little place assisted in the travel programs on television … and the best? I was sure that I would live to step on my own feet and see, with my own eyes, the immensity of creation.
In fact, at that moment I was already honored to live ‘in the middle’ of the forest and the sea, so my connection with nature has already occurred from the beginning.
The fact is that time passes and we often abandon our inner child … and with it, our dreams …
That was when I realized that I needed to reconnect with God and myself, and to see again more than I could see. And with courage to face my fears I decided to leave the zone of comfort and reach the world, and live what I was born to live. And it was during this walk that I first left my state at the age of 24, and with a backpack on my back I drove by bus more than 2200 miles. It was extraordinary to visit more than 20 cities in 9 different Brazilian states, and to know, besides the most famous tourist destinations, unexpected places that emerged as real gifts in my way. PS: That was just the first trigger, because in another 6 months I was able to realize a childhood dream of getting to know Europe, and traveling there for more than 50 cities! In fact, the surprises were so many that I couldn’t wait I would also visit Africa and Asia !!!
During this period I met great people who helped me as best they could, and I was able to see part of my family for the first time from my grandfather and to know a little more about ‘my own history’! I’m so proud! How much gratitude!During this experience I could not leave to register in photos everything that I lived:First, so that I can revive feelings myself;And second, so that I can bring hope and the desire to dream to other people scattered around the world, because connected we are stronger.In fact, if it were not for God’s gracious connection to us, none of this would be possible!I can never forget also how important my parents and family are for every step I’ve taken so far. The family is the strongest connection that exists in the world, and if for some reason you did not have the same luck, do not give up, for in God hope never dies, and then you will be able to dig up dreams and live even the impossible!
In this experience I was able to create new bonds … to learn, and to teach. I could see even more clearly that we are all the same, and that with love life becomes easier, happier and fun. I found solace on unfamiliar shoulders, and I was sheltered for mismatches. I think I understood what it’s all about the local guides Google community! The local community is more ‘inter’ than I could imagine. Obviously after all this I would have the duty and pride to be another point of connection in this huge community of googlers, so I use my free time to add photos of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve gone through, and tips on places to explore other adventurers.
Here is a summary of the great experience I’ve experienced and I hope you can feel the excitement I feel when I review these images as this is the kind of content I love most about Google Maps and Local Guides:
