Take The Road Less Traveled
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That’s a Wrap
We ended our trip in Rio De Janeiro. Our girls Skyler and McKenzie along with Skyler’s boyfriend Cutter met us in Rio for a week. I was so excited to see my girls!! We spent our time touring the city and seeing the Christ Redeemer, SugarLoaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Samba Clubs and Vidigal
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Orphanage Volunteering
Abrigo Lar Dos Pequeninos Is a wonderful place that is making a difference in many childrens lives here in Paracatu Brazil. Abrigo Lar Dos Pequeninos was founded in 2001 and started providing services in 2005. It welcomes children from birth to 18 years old and acts as a temporary shelter and orphanage. The children are
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Food of Paracatu
Lots and lots of meat is what is usually for dinner. The food in Paracatu is simple but delicious. Outside the hotel is a pop up tent BBQ where we like to go for a simple and quick meal. You will find all kinds of roasted meats that come with cassava root, cheese bread and
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I Didn’t Die
Some things are just not in the plans….but I didn’t die. Yesterday we went to Cachoeia do Amor which are beautiful waterfalls outside Paracatu. It’s a rough road to get there and no cell phone service the whole way. There are places to rent rooms and it’s such a peaceful place with no one there.
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Lost in Translation
Thank goodness for google translate (when it works)….We have spent the last week getting to know our new neighborhood. Nick and I have our favorite lunch and dinner spots, a place to do laundry, membership at the gym and a membership to the polio club where there are sports fields, basketball courts and a pool.
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Exploring Our New Surroundings
Paracatu Brazil has a population of 93,862. It is in the state of Minas Gerais. The main economy is from gold mining and agriculture. Paracatu is a busy city with lots of friendly people. Nick gets the most stares, we think it’s because he is a 6 foot red headed young man. Yesterday we explored
Off The Beaten Path 