The week has been mainly more of the same. Wake up, plan for class, eat lunch, go to meetings, then go to class. Rinse and repeat, except for a couple of nights after class when we would go out to meet some of Jimmie's childhood friends who now lived in Sao Paulo. This was of course the buildup to the last night of class which, per request of some students and permission from Valderes, we were able to hold a a local pizzeria about two blocks from campus.
Brazilian pizza is a little different than what we are used to in the US but the concept is the same. The toppings are very different and the crust is really thin but the taste is amazing. We did not go to the pizzeria to critique the food however, we were there to have conversation in English and reflect on the experiences we had together. Lots of laughter and a great time.
As the evening came to a close it was time to say goodbye to all of our new found friends. Many pictures were taken and many hugs were given. It was sad to say goodbye but I many of the students we have will be continuing on with class via video conference along with the fact that many will be coming on the exchange visit next January so there was no need to be too down. Check out the pictures to get a feel for the night.
After class Jimmie and I wanted to hang out one last time with Trey and Ana Paula. We hung out in the cool soccer bar that had tons of soccer memorabilia - over 3000 pictures, articles, and jerseys covered the wall as well as the history of Brazilian football. We headed back to the hotel for a couple of more goodbyes (a special shout out to Trey and Ana Paula for showing us the Sao Paulo nightlife - we had a great time). We knew we had better get to bed because now it was time to get ready for the next leg of the adventure.
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| Brazil Pizza Last Class |
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