FINALLY! Something New to Report...

Hello All,

I am writing, FINALLY, from Aracajua, Brazil. It has been a whirlwind since we have arrived but definitely fun! When we got here, Jacque's luggage was lost but we were all fortunate to get it a day later, especially since I'm most positive, it was my fault. That behind us, we started staying with our separate families right away, going to Rotary Club meetings twice a day, along with vocational visits, a visit to the Governor of Itaporanga's house for a late night meal, and a visit to the University (UNIT as the locals call it) and their brand new medical school buildings. It has been incredible, I must say and the FOOD! Oh the FOOD is amazing and consistent. We are definitely not going hungry in this country. We finally had a free day today and we were taken to Xingo. I would try to give you some help with that one but I just learned to pronounce it myself. It was a gorgeous fresh water river that we were allowed to swim in though, and the much needed day, was fantastic. HOT but none the less fantastic. We are all hoping to blog more now that we have the evenings off so please, keep in touch and thanks for being so patient. We would like to send out Many Thanks out to the Rotary Aracaju Norte, Rotary Club de Itaporanga, Rotary 13 de Julho, and Aracaju-Nova Geracao for allowing us to present to their clubs and all of the wonderful trips and vocational jobs they have taken us on.

Obrigada to all,

Clarissa Cassara