If I had to use one word to describe Brazil thus far, it would be phenomenal. It is what I imagined and more. The people, the food, the culture have all been phenomenal. The people are warm and friendly and for the most part want to help. I want to give a special thanks to Antonio for assisting me from the moment I board the plane in Miami, until arriving in Brazil. He is a true ambassador for his country. Second special thanks to Lucia , our tour guide in Rio, for sharing her warmth , passion, sincere concern, insights, and thought of Brazil. She is also a TRUE ambassador for Brazil. I highly recommend her for any trips to Rio.
Our first night in Rio will be forever memorable. We had a “scrump dillyishus “ dinner at a Brazilian steak house. The food , drinks, and company was phenomenal. Everyone was gracious, warm, and accommodating. Thereafter, with our tummy’s full; we wanted to experience the nightlife we have heard so much about. Several of the alumni and a few of us current students ventured out looking for fun…and WE FOUND IT!!!! Our first choice of clubs had a line that wrapped around two blocks; being the impatient people we are J we decided not to wait. We found another club (playing James brown) and went in. There were a very few people there to our initial dismay. We grabbed a drink and several of us (not me at that time) started dancing the electric slide. Several of the local Brazilians decided to try and learn and jumped in. People from the street began to look in and see what was going on and decided to come in. PURDUE got the party started …whooo hoooo… within an hour the place was packed..music was hoping… and we were right there in the middle of it. Within a few hours a live band began to play… They were phenomenal. Unfortunately fatigue set in and we left the club about 2:30 pm looking for a taxi to get us back to the hotel. We had been traveling for 24 hours, arriving at 7 :30 am Brazilian time ( 3:00 am our time ) ; hung out until 2:00 pm ; went to a meeting; checked into our rooms at 3:30 pm , went to dinner, and then straight to the club. We had not rested ….. but we represented well J That is how this trip started J J
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