Nova Campina

I don't think I can write this post objectively, as my heart and mind are just filled to the brim with gratitude for the experience that the community of Nova Campina provided Jayme and me with today. We arrived to school, and immediately were met by giant signs, and excited staff and children.

We were so warmly greeted by administration and staff, and were whisked away to the courtyard to be welcomed and entertained by so many talented students!

They sang for us, and put on a play.  A wonderful group of dancers danced for us!

We then were off to have a snack with our new colleagues - Brazilian bananas are amazing - especially when they grow just down the street from where you are eating them!

We didn't know that Ivanete's students were planning a party surprise for us in her classroom!

It is Valentine's Day in Brazil - don't worry, Jayme and I decided to be each other's Valentine!:)

Next, we went back to the courtyard for a Capoiera lesson from some experts!

We all danced a little bit.

A pom and cheer performance and a soccer game later - another play, and more food - Jayme and I are back at the hotel - so filled with love and kindness and feeling the warmth of the beautiful people of Nova Campina.  

This week is going to be so incredible, if only because we get to spend it with the kindest and warmest human beings on the planet.

We can't wait to get started!