Saturday, May 19, 2007

Busy in Brazil

Hello All!


We have been very busy in Brazil. We started from Porta Alegre on Thursday, May 17. We had lunch with very lively Rotarians in Soledade - our first Brazilian BarBQ.




Then on to Passo Fundo. A very beautiful drive through the mountains. Our kind escorts were Linor & Marlie who explained the trees, towns and all the sights.


We stopped a Lodi Prescious Stones in Soledade - just amazing
variety of stones - we did our first shopping in Brazil.


Then on to Passo Fundo to meet our "families". We were warmly greeted. A true Rotarian tradition.
We settled in and then went to another Brazilian BarBQ cooked by the men from the three Passo Fundo Clubs - we are learning how to EAT in District 4700!


And Drink- a special drink - Chimarro, that Heather-Anne is enjoying (don´t worry its a herbal tea!).

On Friday we visited Universidade de Passo Fundo. They have the most beautiful campus with 20,000 students taking programs for 1, 2, and 3 year diplomas, 4 year Bachelor degrees, Masters and one PhD program. A truely multi level true university with an emphasis on applying learning in service to their community and country.

More later - we have to go get ready for our presentation to the District 4700 Conference.
Wish us luck.


Your GSE Team

2 comments:

Mark said...

Hi Amy and the rest of the GSE.
I wish I were with you on journey. It looks absolutely beautiful! Sounds like your pretty busy with an excellent agenda. I'll tell Av his $20 went to a wonderful cause!
Enjoy your stay.
Mark

Mark said...

I know your very busy but post some more pictures whenever you get the chance.