We made it to Rio after our long 9 hour flight. Arrived around 8:30 am, made it through customs and was greeted by Alexandra & Fany. Had a great Brazilian fruit drink and some cheese bread puff things. We then jumped in a van and did a little touring on our way to see the Air Race in Rio. Drove by Capacabana Beach, was a bit rainy, so it was very quite. We then went to the Air Race only to see one flight before getting soaked. The race got rained out, so we went shopping, or at least Meg did. We ate lunch around 3:00 or so and headed out to meet our host families. I am staying with Flavia. She is a former GSE member who went to India. Today, we went to a hospital to see a Rotary funded milk bank for mothers. Also saw the ICU ward for premies. A set of twins and triplets. Had our first Rotary meeting with a good lunch. We then went to a factory where they make plastic covered wire. After that we got to see a private school that looked in disrepair. The kids were very happy to see us and even took some picyures with us. Did some more shopping, went to an 8:00 Rotary meeting, had some dinner and arrived back with my host family around 11:00 or so. Now time for bed. Get to do some site seeing tomorrow. SEE YA!!!
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