Blogs from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America - page 2

Tuesday I hear that it has rained a little in Atlanta while we have been gone. I guess the drought is over there. Maybe the lake will finally get filled and people will be able to water their grass. But you need to know that we had rain too. It rained for about one hour on Monday afternoon. Then on Tuesday the day started out with a few clouds and stayed that way most of the day. It didn’t actually rain but it threatened to and that put a damper on our plans to spend the day at Minas Tenis. So, instead, we did what anyone would do, we went to the ‘maos and pes’ spa to have our fingernails and toenails manicured. This manicure only cost $25US for both of us! Jackie had planned to ... read more

FRIDAY We had lots of fun today. For the first time in a week we did not have to get up early to see the doctor. We slept late and awoke to another beautiful day in BH. We decided to walk down to the Mercado do Central. It is about 1.5 miles from our hotel but the weather was perfect for a long walk. On the way we passed the Laundromat that our concierge had recommended and checked it out. Our plan is to return next week for self service. Maria says there is a nearby Laundromat so we will check that one out too before choosing. At the Market you can find everything. It is a huge place and lots to see. The colors and smells are amazing. I forgot to do a video which ... read more

Wednesday We had another quiet day starting with an early morning visit to Doctor Taranto’s office. After returning to the hotel we rested until about noon when I walked down to pick up my laundry at the 5-a-Sec (this is pronounced in Portuguese as Cinc-a-Sec). I chose to carry the clothes there since it appeared that the hotel rates were too high. I found out on Tuesday when I dropped them off that the rates were about the same. What we had was normal for about one week: 12 pair of underwear, 3-pair blue jeans, 1-pair pajamas for Jackie, some tee shirts, etc. What you would guess was the cost? How about $160 Reais or about $90.00US! I think I could purchase new more than half of what we cleaned. I had forgotten about the price ... read more

By now you get the picture. We came to Brazil for three purposes. The first is to attend Maria’s birthday. It is a big event in Brazil and we have been promising for several years that we would return for her special day. The second reason was to check in with Jackie’s doctor for a tune up. And the third reason was to experience again what I consider the most difficult of all of my job assignments. Have you every climbed Mount Everest? I haven’t either. I often wonder if those that do ever wish to return. Those that have succeeded must have the urge to relive the experience. Those that failed either are no longer around or hope to never go back. Well, Jackie and I feel like we succeeded in our climb to the ... read more

Hey, remember the Dorsey's? Well, we are coming back to prime time. Yes, you heard it right. I'm at it again for your entertainment and my satisfaction. As many of you know, after our last trip we took advantage of the "Blog to Book" feature of this website and printed our European Vacation in 2008. Having the book has made that trip even more enjoyable. So, to get the book you must do the blog. We are currently in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. We arrived on Wednesday, 9th September. So, I am a few days late getting started. To make matters worse, I have a very slow internet connection which is testing my patience. But I have decided to bear the pain and get back in the blogging business. So, now for the first edition. ... read more