Visit Down Memory Lane at “Portal do Morumbi” (1/6/19)

The trees are a lot taller and landscaping more mature than we lived in Portal do Morumbi in 1978-80), but the concrete apartment buildings and recreational facilities are still the same.  

Every Sunday we would have “daddy/daughter” and “daddy/son” walks around the super-safe grounds of this complex.  There were rocks to climb, forest trails to follow and other adventures to explore.

We moved to Portal after mom found a woman rummaging through the “porch master bedroom” of our quaint home on Rua São José in Santo Amaro. 

In Portal, we lived on the 19th floor of Edifício Flamboyant. Since Portal is located on a hilltop, there was always a cool breeze and a beautiful view of São Paulo.  

Of course, we can’t forget our pet parrot.  George loved to follow the children around the apartment.  Poor George (i.e. new cage; large beak; big thirst; small opening to water source).  

Rec center

Flamboyant in the background

Lots of orchids

I can see why wealthy people spend a lot of money to create tropical greenhouses in North America to grow orchids. 

Até logo Portal do Morumbi.  Thanks for your role in raising our family  

Luv,

Papa