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South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre April 23rd 2008

After Gramado we returned to Porto Alegre, Brasil. Karine and her sister Livia were kind enough to take us in for a few days. We mainly laid low and got our fix of American TV with Brasilian commercials while I sick. After a brief appearance on Brasilian TV, we decided to head for Uruguay.... read more
Billy, Karine and Livia
Three Girls Out On The Town
Sisters

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Gramado April 20th 2008

We took Karine's car to Gramado stopping by an amazing Buddhist Temple on the way. Gramado is a German town in the mountains of southern Brasil. There is a large German and Italian population in this region and the town is designed in the Swiss Alps style. In the winter they have a well regarded film festival similar to Sundance in the US. It rained while we were there, but that was no problem. It was a great time.... read more
Buddhist Temple Outside Gramado
Buddhist Temple Outside Gramado
Buddhist Temple Outside Gramado

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre April 18th 2008

Due to some construction and traffic, we arrived after midnight to the rodoviaria (bus station) in Porto Alegre. It is a large city that most tourists do not visit, but we met two girls Ouro Preto who live there. Some guy in Florianopolis had recommended a hotel, so we gave the cab driver the address. It was booked and so were the next five hotels we tried. Finally we found one that was twice what we wanted to spend. The room was not very impressive, but i did enjoy opening the window in the shower where you could see the whole city from the 19th floor while showering. The next day we met up with Laura and Karine and saw a completely different side of the city. They showed us around the next two days and ... read more
View From The 19th Floor
Karine and Ryan
Anne Frank Exhibit

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre February 2nd 2008

Wednesday night ended with a skit night. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, the messages were really appreciated. It was fun to laugh together. We were up well past midnight talking and saying final good - byes. It's amazing how close you can get to someone in just a few days. Thursday we headed back to Porte Alegre. For one last treat, we went for Brazilian pizza and then back to the hotel. Friday we started our journey home. We left Porte Alegre at 12:30 p.m. for Sao Paulo. Since we had an 8 hour layover, Joe Arthur met us at the airport and we were able to go into the city and see the seminary. The traffic was heavy so we had to head back to the airport, leaving at 10:15 p.m. We ... read more
Skit Night
Jeff in Nursery
Fondu

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Gramado January 30th 2008

It's hard to believe it's Wednesday already. Rich will be speaking one more time tonight and then we head back to Porto Alegre on Thursday and will fly out on Friday. We have a long lay over in Sao Paulo so hope to see that city before we leave Brazil. It rivals with Mexico City and Toyko as one of the largest cities in the world. Dr. Loftis arrived yesterday and gave an update on ABWE and Dr. Kempton's funeral. It was quite moving. Yesterday we went to the Chocolate Factory - Yum!!... read more
Chocolate Factory
Black Lake
Dr. Loftis

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Gramado January 29th 2008

We started Sunday with breakfast and devotions with Bruce Mc Donald. He's been speaking on "Renewing our Passion." While the missionaries were in sessions, Rich prepared for the evening message while Jeff, Sheri and Lynette walked the town. After another dinner buffet, Rich spoke on "When I leave my First Love" from Rev. 2. Jeff and Sheri took care of the babies so the parents could enjoy the service. Monday started with breakfast and devotions. Once again Rich spent time preparing. After lunch we took a short trip to the falls here in Gramado. They were beautiful. Rich, Jeff and Sheri made it to the bottom of the 927 step decline and back. Lynette's knees wouldn't allow her to make it all the way down, but enjoyed the sights anyway. On the way back they saw ... read more
Jeff, Sheri & Lynell Smith
Fresh Fruit
Teens

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Gramado January 27th 2008

On Saturday we took a two hour bus trip up in the mountains to the Serrano Resort in Gramado. Another beautiful place! We had some free time in the afternoon and were able to walk the town. They are noted for their Chocolate so we'll see what comes home in our suitcases!! We started out the conference with Rich sharing his favorite message from Ecclesiastes "When Life Doesn't Make Sense" on Saturday night. Sunday AM, Bruce McDonald began his series on "Renewing the Passion" and the morning sessions are on evangelism. Wish you all were here. ... read more
Downtown
Welcome Packet
Dinner with Cal Clark

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre January 27th 2008

We stayed in the Hotel Express, not far from the airport. After getting settled in our rooms, we went out looking for something for supper; walked a few blocks and came to a tiny cafe. We thought it was closed, because of the gate being shut, but the lady came to the door and had us come in and then promptly locked the gate behind us. :) She spoke no English, but after hand gestures, & Lynette and I ending up in the kitchen, pointing to french fries cooking in a pot, we got our food just fine and it was very good. She kept bringing food from the kitchen and we kept eating. :) After a much needed nights rest, we were taken to a bus stop for a tour of the city of Porto ... read more
Markeplace
Resturant
Buffet

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Porto Alegre January 24th 2008

We flew from Cedar Rapids to Chicago to Sao Paulo to Porte Alegre. We are staying in a motel for two nights and will tour the city tomorrow. Then we will head Gramado for the conference.... read more
Pastor Rich and Lynette
Jeff & Sheri Lesh
Airport

South America » Brazil » Rio Grande do Sul » Gramado January 22nd 2008

On January 23, we leave Cedar Rapids for a 10 day trip to Brazil. Pastor Rich will be speaking at ABWE's All Brazil Conference. We are looking forward to ministering to 65 missionary family units. We will try to update you with pictures as the days go by. Jeff and Sheri Lesh, chairman of the missions team, will be traveling with us.... read more




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