Pedra Azul

Currently I am in a beautiful area near the city of Pedra Azul. In Portuguese the noun comes before the adjective. Literally blue stone. There are many trees, with little birds of bright yellow or orange color. The people grow many types of fruits and vegetables including olives, lemons and strawberries plus indigenous ones that don't grow in the US. I am awakened first by screeching monkeys and then by roosters. It has rained at least 10 different times today but only for 5 to 15 minutes at a time Trying to adjust again to "comi mais" or eat more. There's even a song about it. Their preference is six times a day. My host taught me a variety of dominoes, and several card games, one of which bears a resemblance to rummy. The extended family is on vacation and are super expressive, animated and joyful. Most of the time I really don't know what's going on except they are happy.