Lisa's Update

Hi all! Quickly catching up on email and such at Kirsten's casa in Apucarana. We arrived here today, and our host families and homes are all very nice. It's almost time to eat (again ... we eat constantly), so this will be short. I'm very much enjoying visiting the libraries here (VERY different), and my language skills are improving. I can understand about 90% of what I hear, and the conversation is coming much more easily - which is good since my family this week (like last) speaks no English.

I hope to post some pics soon so you can all see what great fun we are having. The trip to the fazenda that Doug wrote about was definitely the highlight of my week. The home and family were amazing, and the views were ... unbeatable. A slice of heaven. Also, our last night in Astorga was quite an event. Big party at a nice country home followed by a trip to an open air bar with all our local friends. I used my good camera, and I can't wait to get the film developed. Should be some very good photos.

Okay, I'm being beckoned to the table. MOM, I'm doing just fine. I'm glad to see you're keeping up with us! And to my dear boss, just wait till you hear "the whole story." :) I'm loving the Brazilian culture.