Brazil Visit 4- Post # 3

Since the conference ended i have been fellowshipping with my friend Alex and his family. They live near a long beach, which is ideal for walking. I go from end to the other and back in about an hour and a half, along with army guys doing martial chants, vendors of everything from coconut water to trinkets, people playing volleyball, runners, bicyclists, squadrons of taxis, and pregnant ladies. The temperature today works out to 73F. Last night had the pleasure of time with long time friends Getulio and Ana. Both are educated, engaging, and speak both good English and clear Portuguese. Today went with Alex to look at some building lots ( he is in real estate), and then to lunch with his sister, who lived in the US for a period of time. Normally i don't watch TV, but anything to improve my Portuguese. I get at least the gist of what the various anchors and reporters are saying. Brazilian cuisine is usually uniform. Breakfast includes small French rolls with sandwich meat and cheese cut very thin. Various kinds of tropical juices are also served. Lunch is the biggest meal of the day, with meat, salad cut into tiny pieces, beans and rice. If dinner is eaten out, it is more substantial, but in the house is more of a snack. So far have added 2 verses in Portuguese to my repitoire of memorized Scripture. ( Matthew 25:34, Romans 15:29) Tonight i hang out with a young friend. God is good.