sharing the carioca life with the forcattos

Obviously, I have been missing in action for over a week here on my blog. My good friends Walter, Adriana, and Cora (and baby girl Forcatto due in December) were here in Rio to visit the WMF Brasil staff, since they are Regional Coordinators for South America. It was definitely a perk of my time here getting to share life with the Forcattos here in Rio. We spent time sharing ministry and time with the kids on the streets, but it was also a good time taking in the sights and experiences of Rio. Carioca is a term used for the people of Rio. There is even a book called, “How to Be a Carioca,” but more on that later!

This past week it was fun to experience the best of Rio, like hanging out at the beach, attending a Flamengo futebol game at the famous Maracana stadium, and eating out at a Brasilian churrascaria (all you can eat meat). After six weeks here in Rio, it was fun to be a bit of a tourist and take in some of these experiences with the staff peeps and the Forcattos. Their presence here was a blessing and encouragement to us all! Pics coming soon!