Greetings from Rio de Janeiro

I'm in Copacabana, Rio!

I have been wonderfully blessed to have made some new friends here who offered to take me away for the weekend. The offer came at a good time - I was getting pretty tired and a little homesick after a long week at Casa Semear. It took a ten hour drive through some long and windy mountain roads but we arrived last night around 10pm. Today we went up to the famous Redeemer statue and saw a little of the city. The sights are great but it's the good company that makes any journey a memorable experience. Once again I've been blessed.

Things at Casa Semear have been relatively quiet with fewer kids than usual some days. It's been great having Dot & Caio back - especially since they brought me back some tea! Dora has been wonderful as always, looking after me and keeping my fridge well stocked. She doesn't always get the praise and recognition she deserves but she is just a wonderful asset to the team. Sadly her support runs out in two months so if anyone has solutions to suggest, send them this way! 

I could say a lot more but it's late - so I'll try to post something more comprehensive plus photos later in the week! Thanks again for all the comments and messages.