Vila Velha

This week's adventure took us to Vila Velha.

This park is located about a hundred kilometers from Curitiba. 

Vila Velha means "Old Village". The formations kind of resemble a medieval town with its castles and towers in ruins, hence its name. 

We thought it reminded us of southern Utah, with its red dirt and formations. Well, a mini southern Utah, anyway. 

Our little group consisted of the temple presidency and missionaries. 

(Our grandson - who will remain nameless - wanted to see 'natives'. So, except for the Browns and us, the rest are truly Brazilians!!)

This little guy was on a tree on the backside of the park. You don't find those in southern Utah!

After a couple of hours exploring the park, it was on to Ponta Grossa for some - what else - you guessed it - churrasco.

The Brazilians really know how to get their 'meat fix'!!

Marli and Jair (AKA Elder and Sister Medeiros) leave us this week. They've been temple missionaries for almost three years. How will we ever survive without them?!