Greetings from Brazil!

If there was a cute little postcard to go along with that greeting it would be my gringo self waving among the streets of Cachoeira in Bahia Brazil. It is absolutely beautiful here. Ever since the drive from the airport in Salvadora to the city of Cachoeira there is so much green and so much beauty. May be that is why Brazilians are such a vibrant and happy people because they surround themsevles constantly with nature. The importance of nature in America was realized around the mid ninteenth century hence the contruction of city parks such as Central Pàrk in New York and Golden Gate in San Francisco. But everyone has been extremely kind here thus far. I have had some old men make jokes and give me high fives and hugs as well as many weird looks at my shoes and clothings. Guess Pàul will have to get him some thongs (sandals... you all with your dirty minds). It is... HOT. For those who are around me constantly I know I sweat constantly which is why I am embarrassed already sweating in Seattle compáred to here. Yet it has been póuring which is quite refreshing. I will report more about my adventures for all I have yet to accomplish is to make it here (insert comma because I cannot find mine on my keyboard) drink a couple of beers and wander. It is beautiful though. Canñot wait to see more. Love and miss you all.