Florianópolis

Drive south from Curitiba about 302.1 km and you arrive in the beautiful city of Florianópolis. Florianópolis is one of the most visited places in Brazil as it is an island with 42 beaches, lagoons and waterfalls.

Unfortunately, we were not invited down for a holiday. President Oliveira had meetings with all the stake presidents and the Seventy in the area plus invitations to speak and do a fireside. We were asked to be a part of the experience. I immediately began to be weary of this opportunity, but Don was all gung-ho. (Easy for him - he knows Portuguese!) 

We received a warm welcome from Elders Ferreira and Lewis and these darling kids. Everyone was so friendly! 

The Sacrament Meeting went fine. Just a testimony on my part. Don, President and Sister Oliveira had the real talks.

The fireside was on marriage and we all had to talk. Fortunately, I had met this cute sister earlier that day who spoke English. When I found out what was expected, I located here and she translated for me. (I just couldn't use really big words!) We did fine. Ha and Ha.

In between the two meetings we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Bishop Nilson Moraes' home. 

They had a beautiful view of the city from their house on the hill.

Afterwards, he and his wife Keila took us around the city.

Believe it or not, we were the only people on the beach in church clothes!

And, oh yes, we enjoyed another churrasco in while in Florianópolis.

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