Pauline's 1st Host Family @ Sao Paulo

It is always anixious to meet the host family at the first time, because usually we do not have any information about the host unless we met.

My first host family is a young couple live at Ipiranga of Sao Paulo.  The first time I met them is after midnight on the first day of my arrival.  It is sitiuated in a modern apartment.  It is a very classy apartment.  My host is Tais and Renato, a young lawyer on environmental law and a economist.  Tais is the President of RC of Sao Paulo Nove de Julho.  Her parents are also Rotarians.  Renato was a Rotaractor.  They are my beloved host sister and brother-in-law.

I went back home late everyday when I was staying at Tais's home.

My first arrival.  Tais and Renato waited for me until midnight.

A Chinese painting is gifted to Tais as an appreciation of receiving me at their home.

A view from the balcony of the living room.

The living room.

The dining room.  I have breakfast there every morning.

My bedroom.

Study room that equipped with computer for my use.

My lovely room

Tais spoke in the morning meeting as a president

Exchange of banner with Tais

Sisters

Sisters

Family photo on mother's day.

Sticky rice ball

Spring Onion Cake

Family photo with daddy and mammy.

Whole group

Farewell at Sao Paulo

Reunion at District conference on Tais's birthday.

After my GSE presentation

Most cool parents in the world.

Thanks, Tais and Renato, you are the greatest host sister and brother-in-law in my trip.  You made my trip start with a warm and safe beginning.

What an honour! - Host Family of Joe

Host family of Joe at Sao Paulo, a very prominent Rotarian - Mr. Oswaldo Kazumi Takata, RC of SP Sudeste (Sao Paulo Southeast).

~ Joe

Arrive in Sao Paulo, finally..

GSE 2010 four of us from outbound team, we leave Hong Kong on May 2 night at Hong Kong International Airport. After 26 hours flight, we finally arrive Sao Paulo, Brazil. Our Journey starts...

Beautiful skyline of Sao Paulo

Yolanda's host mother Andrea Garbelotti is picking her up from airport

We stopped by at Thais Helena's family and she served us coffe and cake.

Four of us from Sun Amigo look fresh after 26 hours flight!

Our welcoming dinner at Dinho's.

~ Yolanda & Pauline

Book of us

We have designed a group brochure for Brazil.  Here are the snaps.

Our newly printed brochure.

A temporary good bye!

A panaroma view of farewell team.

Joe is presenting his handicraft.



Two teams with DG Ada.

Teams united.

DG Ada and Team Leader Dacio.

Time flies. It seems yesterday when we have the welcome reception with the inbound team at China Club. Today we have the farewell party for the inbound team and ourselves. There is only two days to go. We will soon be in Sao Paulo and meeting new friends there.

The Brazil team gave great confidence for us that we will definitely enjoy the hospitality from District 4420. We have endless conversations, funny photos, and not least the most happiest memories with Dacio, Maria, Melissa, Jose and Luis. They are all friendly and projected that all Brazilians are the same.

They shared the tips of the GSE team. For instance, the kind advice of the checklist to travel. The best hints might be the unneccessity of bring too many clothes to the trip, as we will have most the time wearing in our uniform.

Tonight, we have very good time. We gave the best gift to our dearest friends. The handmade "Double Happiness" cup mats from Joe, the little tigers by Yolanda, the Chinese painting and photo DVD by Pauline, the fans and coins by RC TST, the 10km T shirt from RI, the red caps from RC....... not least, the plates, ties and roses from DG Ada. All brings memories for the GSE inbound team. We are also lucky to get to golden roses from DG Ada.

Happy time always runs faster. We ended the function with a Portuguese song and a Chinese song "The Moon represent my heart".

Ola, amigos, we will soon meet at Sao Paulo again.