I have finally made it and I am so excited I can hardly handle it! I am at my new home with my host mother and father Franca and Adamir and my roomies Audrey and Brittney. My flight from Seattle to Atlanta went smoothly and I met a really nice girl who kept me company. After landing in Atlanta I realized the airport is HUGE and I had to hurry to my next gate to catch my flight to Sao Paulo. Once at the gate I met up with my friend Kaela and we boarded the plane together.
It was the most amazing feeling to feel the plane surge forward, the lights of Atlanta stream by and my excitement just brew inside of me. I took the time to pray and read from my bible and I asked God to bless my trip and use me in ways I never thought possible.
Once I arrived in Sao Paulo Kaela and I went through customs, which was super easy, and then headed for baggage claim. I found my bag easily, but her's ended up stuck in Atlanta. Poor thing was nervous it was stolen, but she was excited to learn that it will arrive tomorrow.
We were picked up by Vanessa Martins, the school coordinator, and taken to the Methodist University. I uploaded a video of the travel so that you can see and experience the first sites of Sao Paulo as I did.
Franca and Adamir have been so wonderful so far. We ate breakfast after being picked up, then she showed me to my room where I got settled and then we were called to beautiful lunch! She knows all about my allergies to gluten and dairy and is being so supportive and willing to make adjustments as needed.
I just now woke up from a long nap (jet lag sucks!) and could hear the city bells bellowing through my window. I am so excited and wish I could write more, but I need to go and get ready for Franca's aniversario (birthday). There is a big party tonight that starts soon. Thank you to everyone who is praying for my safe travels and I look forward to sharing with you another day. Hope you enjoy the unique beauty of the city as I have!
The video is finally uploaded!!!! I hope you enjoy Sao Paulo!
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