Boa Tarde from Brasil

Boa tarde from Brasil.....Boa tarde means good evening. Just got home from our second Brazilian pizza experience and I have to tell you they can make a tasty pie down here. So far the trip has been a great time, yes even though we are here for work. The weather down here is a lot like Chicago summers but it's nice being able to go out in a polo and sunglasses in February and not have on 100 layers of clothing so you don't freeze to death.

We are in the city of Cruzeiro, Brazil for work this week, working at the Amsted Maxion plant. I haven't been in the plant yet as we were scheduled for a tour on Monday but of course due to sitting at the Miami airport for 2 hours for maintenence on the plane we were not able to get into the office on Monday. Work has been going well and quite a few people speak pretty good english here so its been nice to be able to speak to some people, but I have been picking up quite a bit of portugese from our translator and hearing all portugese music and tv. I am going to work on taking lots of pictures here the next couple of days and then TONS when we head to Rio for the weekend.

The hotel we are staying in is a legit 1/2 star hotel. Ants in the bathroom and hotel room, although none on my bed that I've seen yet. Hopefully they won't learn how to climb up there until after I leave, oh well, 2 nights down and only 2 more to go. Really it just took a night to get used to and plus you have to remind yourself there is nothing you can do about it and nothing better in town so you suck it up and deal. They do have western toilets but like China you cannot flush the TP. You have to dispose of it in the can and then they take it out later and burn it all. We have been working out in the gym in Cruzeiro which is owned by one of the women's husband that works at the plant. It's pretty interesting (pics to come later) as they have spin classes, and step aerobics, but then have bikes and weight equipment outside on the patio and under a covering. It's all open air, no AC, so it gets REALLY hot when you workout there.

Food so far has been really good as well. As usual very careful about the water, just drinking bottled water, but the food has been very good. The fruits and vegetables here have been amazing. I know my dad and Grandfather would love the tomatoes down here, with just a pinch of salt.

Well that's about it for now. I will try and update tomorrow or Friday before we head off to Rio. Doubt I will update while in Rio as I will be busy laying on the beach with a Caprihana (tasty Brazilian drink).

Cheers

Adam

Quote so far of the week is, "Don't worry, it's not a burn, it will bronze over." People that know me and how 'tan' I get should understand it.