Today was all about the ride. We woke up to a Fiat that wouldn’t
start. We have put so many miles on
these vans, that I can’t believe they have lasted this long. Our plan for today
is to travel from Caldas Novas back to Brasilia.
However, we had to start this process with a few push starts to get
going. I must say we are pretty good at improvising, understanding and working
through our problems.
To Fiat or not to Fiat
This entire trip has been mostly about driving, I hate to
say. I wish it could be different, but
it is what it is. We have seen some
impressive destinations and participated in many, new and different activates;
all the while becoming very close with our fellow Fiat passengers. I think that may be the best part of this
trip, the companionship. It was a
struggle at times to keep our heads up, but because this group is so amazing,
we always had one-another’s backs. If
you were sad, we all worked to make you happy.
If you were mad, we all let you vent.
If you were frustrated, we let you scream and agreed with you, no matter
what. Kudos to poor Mallec who had to drive a car
full of female back seat drivers all over the country of Brazil. Not only did he put on a lot of miles, he did
it in intense traffic, with some of the craziest drivers and conditions I have
ever seen. Really he is a saint not once did he ever get upset with us, for a
twenty-three year of student I am more than impressed. It was really nice
meeting each and every one of you. I do
however have a soft spot for the hamster on parade.
Hamsters on Parade
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