Pedra Cebola

Just returned from walking in a beautiful park in the city called Pedra Cebola. This is onion stone which refers to a very large rock balanced on another which has the appearance of a semi peeled onion. It is perhaps 50 feet high. There are playgrounds for children anf the agua da coco (coconut water) stands found in parks and beaches. The owners have a small trailer which holds the coconuts. The owner punctures one end, drains the juice and it is ready to serve. Last night went to a gathering of the church. Saw some friends from previous visits. A brother from Ponte Nova (New bridge) from a neighboring state (Brazil has 26) preached a very serious message about righteousness and sin. To my surprise I saw a young woman that I had met in Brasilia, the capital, many years before. She lives in Vitória now with her husband. As always, appreciate the Brazilian worship style. Sang some new songs and some I know from previous visits. The other day went into a little bread store to buy a loaf for my host family. The young cashier asked if I was French. They know quickly that I am a foreigner. I am very pale and speak Portuguese with a strong accent. Her eyes widened in surprise when I said I was from the US.