Hello, we’re Helissa and Marcellino! In this English version of Retratos da Serra we’ll both share our findings and discoveries of the fauna, flora and funga of the Serra Gaúcha (something like the Highlands of the South of Brazil), where we’ve been living since 2022. Marcellino also shares his thoughts on living in Brazilian as a foreigner.
We also run a website about health and traditional and alternative therapies, where we sell eBooks and Video Workshops, as Marcellino has worked for many years as a massage therapist and teacher of Thai Massage and Reusi Dat Ton (Thai Yoga).
Helissa also sells her photos on sites like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock and Alamy, and shares some on Instagram, on @helissag and on the one dedicated solely to fungi @funga.da.serra. She’s also a iNaturalist enthusiast, posting often there – this is her profile.
⚠ Regarding fungi, always seek information, guides, and confirmation from experts before deciding to consume any wild mushroom. Never rely solely on online photo comparisons.
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