Arrival in Curitiba, Brazil

I made it here to Brazil, safe and sound last week. I took a flight Santiago, Chile to Sao Paulo, then Sao Paulo to Curitiba, where I will be living for the next three months.

I was greeted at the airport by my host parents, Jose Carlos and Marta, brother, Bruno, and the District Chairwoman, Denise. It was really sweet!

Bruno, José Carlos, Marta, me and Denise at the airport 

I couldn't understand a lot, but I tried my best to communicate. Luckily, Bruno speaks English so he could translate the important things. 

We went straight to Jose Carlos' mum's house for her birthday party. The whole family was there so I met loads of people although I could barely speak to them. I got to meet my other two host siblings that do not live at home, Matheus and Camila.

By the time we got home I was pooped, but got to unpack and have dinner with the family. They are very sweet, always explaining everything to me and taking special care to make sure I have gluten free and vegetarian things to eat, which is quite difficult here in Brazil. I feel quite comfortable and part of the family now, and I hope it continues this way for the rest of my time here! I am very lucky to have such a great family here!