OLA FROM BRAZIL

I am writing from Curitiba just south of Sao Paulo Brazil. (White pin at right on map below). The city is beautiful and the people incredibly friendly. Most folks I meet have taken at least 4 years of English in school and everyone wants to try it out. This is the middle of their summer and the rainy season, so all is lush and green with the most exotic flowers growing everywhere. After all, this is the edge of the Amazonian rain forrest. Yesterday was devoted to an all day train trip through the mountain forrests to some small towns on the ocean. Tommorow I fly to Iguassu Falls, also in Brazil. It is actually 200+ spectacular water falls on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. But for now - it´s off to try the traditional drink of Brazil, which is supposed to make tequila seem like water. Happy Trails. .............Oh, did I mention that every one here is drop dead gorgeous? I hope it´s the drink causing it.

From Jacksonville Beach to Sao Paulo Brazil - TOMORROW!