Missing Pictures

I know I haven't kept my promise about the pictures, but I have a good excuse. Kathy made an unplanned visit to the States, and she took her laptop with her. That's where I had all my pictures so far saved. I haven't uploaded them again (or any of the new ones I've taken), because I am very impatient. And don't tell me that Kensey has done it, because she uploads pictures three times a day.

This weekend, we spent some time with a few of our readers. Since this is our last full weekend before we leave, it was really good to be able to do that. Yesterday, after our reading sessions to make up for our day off on Monday, we went to a movie with Dayanne and Pietro. We had our first (but not last!) Brazilian bus ride! It was pretty much what you'd expect, except there's a cashier sitting there when you walk on, and the bus flies down the street about 6 inches from obstacles such as other buses and pedestrians.

The movie, by the way, was The Happening (or Fim Dos Tempos, as it's called here--"End of Times"). I know this isn't a movie review blog, but I'll just tell you anyway. Don't go see it. If you want to see it, wait for it to come out on DVD. But if you never see it, you're not missing out. This is coming from a huge M. Night fan. I don't know what he was thinking, but this is is worst movie so far.

Today, we went with Everton, David, and Thalles to their home city, very close to Olinda. We actually rode the bus through Olinda on the way. It was beautiful and historic, from what we could see out of the bus windows. Then we spent the day at Everton's house. His mother made us a delicious lunch, and we went down the the beach. Kensey found two dead crabs. Her hands probably still stink.

After that, we hung out at Everton's house until it was time for church. There were lots of people there, and we went to what seemed to be a service for younger people. Today was their Valentine's Day (Dia dos Namorados) party. We had a couple of people translating for us, and it was fun to watch. They played a few couples games, and some people told their stories of how they met. Everton's sister sang a song she wrote for her boyfriend (awww). She has a beatiful voice, and he was very happy about his song!

Thalles and his dad drove us all the way back to Boa Viagem. That was very nice of them, as it's about 40 minutes from there to here. Now, we're all very tired. Tomorrow starts our last week of work. It's very strange, and it hasn't sunk in that we'll be leaving here in 7 days. I'll let you know when it does.

Happy Father's day, dad! I tried to call, but it was busy. Love you!