Day 13

Today we went to a Palmeiras versus Goias futebol game! Though the Palmeiras lost, it was a fun and exciting afternoon of soccer with a full stadium and tons of chanting! 

Day 12

Today we went to a coffee farm where we learned about the history of coffee in Brazil. We also learned how coffee is grown and processed. We enjoyed the views of the beautiful Brazilian countryside as well! 

Day 10

Today we visited the Henry Borden Hydroelectric Plant in Cubatão. We learned about their hydroelectric system and saw their massive turbines and generators! 

We then had lunch in Santos right on the beach!

Day 8

Today we visited CPFL, a solar photo voltaic company in Campinas, Brazil. We learned how they research different types of solar PV panels and how different configurations affect their electrical output. 

Day 7

Today we learned about how energy is generated and what some pros and cons there are for alternative energies. 

In Portuguese Language class we performed skits on how to order food at restaurants in Brazil. 

Days 5 and 6

We had a busy first weekend! Saturday we went to an antique market in São Paulo where we tried Brazilian street food! 

Then we headed to Beco do Batman, which is an alley way where artists paint mural's on the walls. 

Sunday we took a historical walking tour of the old downtown São Paulo and then got acai as a treat afterwards. 

Day 4

We learned about the need to replace fossil fuels in the Alternative energy class in the morning. 

Then we learned about some of the politics of present day Brazil and then how Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese in the Brazilian Culture class taught by Professor Gustavo. 

And we topped off our day going to a Samba club with live music and learning how to dance Samba!!