Back in tiny, beautiful Cebreuva. Its pouring outside, typical of the unpredictable, sub-tropical rains that come as fast as they go, as if they were a simple breeze. The colorful buildings surrounding the square across from the internet cafe and stone streets shine under the streetlights as groups of men and boys stand in groups sprinkled around the square. Im hot in my tshirt and capris, but Ive just washed my clothes on the stone washboard at the resort/site and hung them to dry on the railings, banisters and balconies of my cottage so I can pack for my trip home tomorrow so this is all I have. I feel at ease and peaceful, although very tired.

Weve just finished our last week at camp. Time flew. I could have blinked and it would have crept by, except there are too many posters, projects and memories from the amazing and wonderful group of kids to deny the experience. Im ready to go home... but so happy I came.

This is my one hour on the net for the week and the last I will have in Brazil. I will update more soon (as I have said before) and plan to let pictures tell the stories if I do not have time to share the words.

I am exhausted and will need to hit the ground running when I return to Boston (class the same day), but I wanted to check in to tell you all that things are going well. The camp is packed and we are hopefully ending the day with a staff campfire at our makeshift home tonight. Its been an incredible week. Very different from my Norwegian camp experiences (my other CLV), but also fantastic in its own right.

For those of you that sent birthday wishes, I will also thank you all and get back to you individually in due time but - in general, THANK YOU- and I can tell you now that the day was extroidinary on so many levels: hiking with wonderful people, swimming in waterfalls, Brazilian BBQ (possibly one of the best 3 meals of my life), a distillery tour and an expectantly touching, ejoyable and special trip to the local orphanage (which I wish I could have gone back to once more). Literally could not have requested a better agenda.

I am off to meet others for pizza before heading back so - until next time - I will leave you all with warm wishes and kind regards from tiny, little alligator town.