I am back in Massachusetts, as evident of the accent surrounding me. My kind brother and wife have taken me in and even given me my own bedroom! I get to play with my 1 1/2 year old niece as much as I want. Life couldn't get better, well, maybe after I get a job, that is.
Left the warm weather and warm people behind in Brazil and arrived into the Northeast with all its cold and ice. I think I put on every item in my backpack, including some that were gifts as well. It is soooo cold here! I am glad to be back in America though, and it has been great seeing my brother, Dad, and old friends again. Alison's Dad helped me dig out all my winter clothes out of her garage and then even let me borrow a winter coat until I find my own. Did I mention how freaking cold it is here, already?
Brazil was heaps of fun. My highlight was going to the soccer match. You have not lived until you have attended a soccer match in Brazil. These folks take team spirit to the nth degree! I got right into the action in the stands, waving the gigantic flags, shouting the chants in Portugese, and even wearing the team shirt. The game ended in a tie, but I didn't mind because that meant everyone was a winner!
What a bonus having Mangueira, our samba school, come in second place. We all donned our wilting, smelly costumes a second time, for the championship parade, and this time I brought my camera and took heaps of photos. I bought the video, so if any of you are intersted, I can show it to you and point out where I am. har har Alison is shipping our costumes home, and is thinking of trying to sell them on ebay. Isn't that an incredible idea?
Ok, now that I am back, I will be reconnecting with all of you American folks asap. Hey, Elizabethe! If you are reading this, email me your new phone number. It may be awhile before I dig out my address book in that garage...
Good to be back. Love you all!
Carla
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