Hello everyone! Brazil and its people are beautiful! We arrived safe and sound after a small luggage scare... yes, we thought one of my bags was lost! No worries... the Lord provides!
As Ann mentioned we had a late night, but spirts are high as the warm hearts of Brazilans are energizing. We left Porto Alegre in the choas of morning rush hour traffic. We were traveling in a van with our two hosts and two drivers- one to drive and one to stick his head out the window to provide direction. Kristian, now that you have mastered driving in Pairs, I´d say Brazil is your next challenge!
My introduction to Brazil actually began yesterday on the flight over. From New York to Sao Paulo I was seated beside a lovely young couple, Marcelo and Sabrina. They are Brazilan, but currently live in New York. They were traveling to Brazil to introduce their families to their two month old son, Nicholas. These two individuals are extremely bright and have a deep passion for their mother country. Marcelo in particular has a vision for Brazil and insightful opinions on the reason for its current state of affairs. I will reflect on and share with you the conversation I had with Marcelo and Sabrina when I have more time to chat. On the flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre I chatted with Fabiano. His family farms 4000 hectares! They produce rice, soybean, cattle and have 300 sheep- all started by his great grandfather of Italian decent. Members of his family do not `do the work.` It is simply an investment. He works off farm as a business consultant. He is missing all the fun!
Back to today.... we traveled inland from the port city of Porto Alegre to Passo Fundo. Miles and miles of slums could be seen on our way out of the city. We then traveled through the `sleepy cities`(bedroom communities) of Porto Alegre. Soon after the view quickly became very rural. Subsistance agriculture was observed. The landscape was lush, green, and exotic mountains and valleys with lots of rivers. Stunning! Ceramic crafters and small garden centres dotted the road side. By the way... the roads are in terrific shape. I have to say better than Nova Scotia Roads! Min
As Ann mentioned we had a late night, but spirts are high as the warm hearts of Brazilans are energizing. We left Porto Alegre in the choas of morning rush hour traffic. We were traveling in a van with our two hosts and two drivers- one to drive and one to stick his head out the window to provide direction. Kristian, now that you have mastered driving in Pairs, I´d say Brazil is your next challenge!My introduction to Brazil actually began yesterday on the flight over. From New York to Sao Paulo I was seated beside a lovely young couple, Marcelo and Sabrina. They are Brazilan, but currently live in New York. They were traveling to Brazil to introduce their families to their two month old son, Nicholas. These two individuals are extremely bright and have a deep passion for their mother country. Marcelo in particular has a vision for Brazil and insightful opinions on the reason for its current state of affairs. I will reflect on and share with you the conversation I had with Marcelo and Sabrina when I have more time to chat. On the flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre I chatted with Fabiano. His family farms 4000 hectares! They produce rice, soybean, cattle and have 300 sheep- all started by his great grandfather of Italian decent. Members of his family do not `do the work.` It is simply an investment. He works off farm as a business consultant. He is missing all the fun!
Back to today.... we traveled inland from the port city of Porto Alegre to Passo Fundo. Miles and miles of slums could be seen on our way out of the city. We then traveled through the `sleepy cities`(bedroom communities) of Porto Alegre. Soon after the view quickly became very rural. Subsistance agriculture was observed. The landscape was lush, green, and exotic mountains and valleys with lots of rivers. Stunning! Ceramic crafters and small garden centres dotted the road side. By the way... the roads are in terrific shape. I have to say better than Nova Scotia Roads! Min
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Ann and all, I will be reading about your progress in Brazil. Sounds like a good start. I have been visiting with Megan about our visit this summer to San Francisco.
Welcome to Brazil!
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