Okay let's emphasis something I did not....but the group decided it would be good to arrive at the worksite by 8 am. That means we have to leave the hotel by 7:30 am. Therefore, I need a wakeup call at 6 am. Those who know me know that I do not like to wake up early and I prefer to have a leisurely breakfast and get out the door before 10!
That being said......MY WAKEUP CALL DID NOT HAPPEN! So I get a phone call at 7 am from my mother....'Where are you?' Of course the first words out of my mouth....in a room with a very straight shooting christian guy...was 'Well SH*T!'
Needless to say, I apologized while throwing some clothes and racing out the door and down to breakfast! Thirty minutes later, I have shoved food down my throat and somehow, successfully grabbed everything I needed for the day. In my drowsy stupor I had even remembered to throw in my toothpaste and toothbrush into a bag! Hurray for making it out the door and on time!
We arrive at the worksite and I'm still a little grumpy. Still, it's a full day of work ahead. As far as the day goes, it has already become fairly routine. We all scatter to our positions and begin working on our various tasks. A group is designated to build and measure jigs for creating the window panels and wall panels. Another is measuring and cutting timber for trusses and Dad and I are still working on the wooden plate. The cramped lot means space is at a premium and everyone seems to be working on top of one another, but somehow things are getting done and progress is starting to be made! By the end of the day Dad and I have cut, sanded, chiseled, filed, sawed, and attached the plate to the foundation! That means tomorrow....it will start looking like a building!
Now don't think I've forgotten to talk about the most important part of the day....THE FOOD! I mean it's simply incredible that we have 2 homecooked, made with love meals including desserts that these beautiful Brazilian women serve us everyday! I tell you that in and of its self is a blessing and worth the price of the trip down here!!
Lunch was an amazing homemade lasagna with a ham variation as well as a chicken variation!
Lightly steamed green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Pan Fried Beef and Onions
Fresh Mango (heavenly)
and Feijoda with Arroz (black beans and rice)
***I am on the quest to find out how they cook their beans...and I will find out they are INCREDIBLE!**
"What about dessert?" you ask.....
Mousse de MARACUJA (passion fruit)!!! AHHHHHH!!!! When I saw this I nearly jumped for joy! Fresh custard/pudding topped with Maracuja glaze with the seeds....YES YES YES!!
Mid-Day Snack
Homemade Carrot Cake with chocolate icing......life is good....and sweet here in Brazil :-)
Feeling surprisingly refreshed after a long day of eating and working. Nana and I take quick showers so we can go about and explore the neighborhood. Not very many of the shops are open, but the weather is perfect and I really haven't had a chance to explore too much of the neighborhood. It almost seems to be one big park! The sidewalks are nearly all tiled with black and white stone in varying mosaic patterns. More updates to come :-)
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