André Carvalho Bittencourt: Personal

Life is not only about having fun at work but also outside the office. I am an enthusiastic climber and started kitesurfing recently. These are the activities I have been focusing most nowadays but I enjoy almost any activities done in the nature.

Climbing

The mountains can provide a great feeling of joy and peace for those willing to challenge it. I have tried a bit of everything, from noisy indoor walls to sport/trad rock climbing and alpine. There is no end to the amount of challenges and fun one can find.

View from the first pitch of a classic route in a place known as Les Goudes, Marseille, France.

Kitesurfing

Water and wind, a great combination of elements that provide us with alternative sources of energy and a lot of fun. The power from a kite is enormous and once dominated it gives a nice feeling of freedom. No engines and no noise other than from the wind and the board on the water.

This picture is not mine, but from a friend. It was taken somewhere in Brazil.