Sue, Ann, and I had a LONG day of traveling, but we arrived in Petrolina around 3 o clock and met up with Father Joe! Both he and Ana's husband Wellington met us at the airport. The ride to Remanso took 1 1\2 hours, but it felt three times as long. I was so anxious to see all of our dear friends. Once we arrived, familiar faces greeted us outside the creche and the guest house. I practically lept out of a moving car to hug everyone, my godchildren Gustavo and Edna included! They have grown so much in two years and it felt so good to hug them again.
We were welcomed once again with a beautiful handmade sign. To be shown so much love after a two year absence is so special. I feel like we never left!
Our friends prepared a mini concert for us with some of the students we had two years ago. Gustavo joined them and played the violin- I felt very proud. The rest of the evening we had dinner, listened to our friends play music, and caught up on each other's lives. I am sad to report I am no better at Portuguese than when I left in 2012. Hopefully, I can pick up more of the language this year.
Thank you for following along with us this week! More to come!
Love,
Jamie
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| Our Welcome sign! Ann is special and has her last name printed. |
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| Sue and me tasting real Pao y queija for the first time in two years! |
I can't wait to read more! Love, BW
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