He wore a thick coat, boots, and a beanie. In his hands, he held a glass of hot spiced wine.
That was the other Brazil. If São Paulo was gray, the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul was white. While the Northeast was currently suffering a drought, baking under a relentless sun where winter meant only a drop in humidity, the South was bracing for frost. In the highlands, temperatures would hover near zero. The luxurious hotels would be lighting fireplaces, and the wineries would be serving hot wine to tourists shivering in parkas. brazil in the winter