Itaipu Ecological Park and Kristian Unplugged

Sunday November 28th.

This morning Kristian and I got up early and went back to the Itaipu Dam to visit their ecological park. One of his students had arranged for us to get discounted tickets. When the dam was constructed hundreds of square kilometres of forest were destroyed or flooded. The company has made an effort to reforest the area and try to attract local fauna back. They have also set up a ecological zoo that houses only indigenous species, tapir, jaguar, anteater, cappyberra, etc. We had a good visit, and I was happy that it was something that Kristian had never visited before.

Then we came back to the house for a Sunday bbq of beef, pork and sausage with the family, Luis, Alice and her sister. Murilo made sure my beer glass was never empty! After the bbq we all had a nap. I'm becoming Brazillian!

Later in the afternoon Kristian had a gig at a private party on a farm. It was a stripped down unplugged version of his band, just accoustic guitar, singer and some percussion. It was great to see some more of the Brazilian culture and all his friends are very welcoming, but it's hard when I don't speak the language. I went for a walk around the farm, a couple of pigs, cows, horses, sheep, peacocks and a rabbit. I saw an owl in a tree which was really cool.

Then back to the house again for a late dinner and a couple of hours of relaxing.

The last photo is of a house beside Karolyn's new home. It's the Brazillian version of the house on Blake Avenue near my mom and dad. Mega Christmas lights Brazillian style.