Pine nuts in Mercado DelMoro in Sorriso. Very different from Utah pine nuts. They are very delicious when cooked correctly. We tried cooking some and they turned out mushy. But now we know better.
Map of Brazil showing the states and some of the major cities. We are in Mato Grosso, about 6 hours north of Cuiaba by car.
This group of photos and videos was taken in a preserve in Sinop, Mato Grosso on a P-Day with the Harrises and the Davises.
Yes, they are alive and posing for the photo!
We had great weekend with our couple missionary companions for a weekend when they visited us in Sorriso. Here we are having hamburgers, etc at Bob's in Sinop. We really love these couples (the Davises and the Harrises).
The Locatelli family. Great friends who bring us fresh fruits and vegetables from their farm and take great care of our "kitchenette" for his brother/owner who lives in Paraguay.
Long-time member, Irma Clarisse, invited us to join the Sisters (Vilhena from Portugal and Borges from Sao Paulo) for lunch.
New subdivision on the outskirts of Sorriso.
P-Day and zone meetings for the elders and sisters from Sinop, Lucas, and Sorris. A few of them shown here.
Elder Loskowski from Rio Grande do Sol preparing Churasco.
With the teachers of the Wizard English school who invited us to converse with their advanced English students.
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Three of the English students invited us to attend a rehearsal of their Gaucho dance class. Most of the early immigrants to Sorriso 29 years ago came from the south of Brazil--many from Rio Grande do Sul (the home of the Gaucho). They established a center of Gaucho culture in Sorriso where this rehearsal took place. Here they are only in their practice clothing. We plan to attend a big competition of Gaucho dancing, singing and poetry on June 27-28 here, where all the contestants will be dressed in their full traditional costumes.
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On Mother's Day a car full of young men hit us from behind. We were taking a couple of young women home from church and were slowing to allow the car in front of us to turn. The driver behind was going too fast to stop. I think there are lots of accidents in this city, especially involving "motos."
Taken from our apartment window on our last trip to Sao Paulo. We love the temple.
While the rodeo was going on we visited the extra bulls. They are all very friendly animals.
Sister Romrell with Sisters Vilhena, Borges, and Oliveira (short term member missionary)
Family home evening in the home of Anderson and Liticia
Elders Avila, Kaiser and Richins having lunch with us.
