I've been meaning to update the blog for the past couple of weeks, but this last week has been one of those 'if it's not one thing, it's another' type of weeks. Just to name a few of those things- we can't use our front door at this point since the lock is completely stuck, my gym membership is all messed up thanks to some one's ineptitude, and our oven does not work. But we do have internet at home, slow but working, and there is still an abundance of sunshine and suco (juice) to brighten anyone's day down here.
Oh, and we made a new friend recently! One of the highlights from a couple week ago for us was hosting a genuine Kiwi at our place. The former "friend of a friend of a friend," Alex, is now officially just a "friend." He is doing a 2 month trip through Brasil and passed through Manaus a couple weeks ago to check out the Amazon forest and river. After his former plans to crash at someone else's place fell through, he came to stay with us for a few days, and it was a very educational and fun time for all of us. It was educational because we never knew anyone from New Zealand before, and we had all sorts of questions for him about his life there. It was fun because we all turned out having a lot in common and felt a quick connection despite barely knowing each other.
One of the nights he was here, we took him to experience the joy of unlimited pizza and then went out to hear some live Brazilian music with our friends. Next door to the bar was a dance club, and since Alex and I were in the mood to dance, we all went. It was quite memorable since it turned out to be packed with mostly guys, and Alex is like 2 feet taller than all of them, so he really stuck out! Jay kept his back to a wall, and I danced in front of him the whole time to keep away the dudes!!! hehe
Jay and Alex representin' at the bar
Alex in the mix
The following day was a birthday party for a friend of ours, and we took Alex to our typical Sunday afternoon hang on our friends' rooftop. It was really nice cause the birthday girl's hubby made feijoada (black bean stew with pork parts) and fixins for lunch and brigadeiro for dessert. It was soooo delicious, and gave our Kiwi a traditional Sunday meal in Brasil. It ended up being a really hot day, so the guys took advantage of the pool on the roof and cooled off between lunch and dessert.
Alex doing his famous cannonball off the ledge
Amor
We had a great time with our English-speaking, sports-loving, good-music-listening buddy and were sorry to see him go. Now that we've had our first successful house guest though, we are ready and waiting for you! ;)
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