Lúcio and Rosalee moved here in 2010. They have become involved in the local bairro (neighborhood) and helped organize a neighborhood association. This year Lúcio suggested they could put on their own party for Children's Day instead of waiting on the city government. I would say it was a great success.
The street was decorated and ready for activity when we arrived about 2:30.
The owner of a local snack bar had offered her place free of charge. The food was donated by various grocery stores and other local businesses--popcorn, cotton candy, watermelon, cake.
Games were organized in the street and the kids lined up for turns on this trampoline.
We left Eunice and Marcus and family to enjoy the party and took off to explore Domaine Île de France, an organic farming area with restaurants and lodging. Lúcio and Rosalee have been complaining of the drought that has cut down on the usual desplay of flowers at this time of year, but we found some beauties.
The party was winding down when we return and went for supper at Eunice and Marcus's house, on a steep dirt road with a fabulous view.
The kids were excited to show us their rooms. David has his own balcony although this view is from the outside of his parent's room.
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