So this was our first time to be in Porto Alegre. Pretty much everything (except Foz do Iguaçu) before this point have been new experiences. The missionaries we worked with in Porto Alegre were fantastic, funny, and hospitable.

We worked most of the time at a place called Chacára, a alcohol and drug rehabilitation center for men. We built a dormitory brick-by-brick. I think only one member of our group had previous masonry experience. It was excellent to work along side these men and at random they would shout out “Gloria a Deus!” (”Glory to God!”).

We also had the opportunity to stay with host families, and I do have to say, ours was the est. Ha! No, Roberto and Moema were superb people. Always making sure we were comfortable and well fed. Man that was some good food.

I had a fantastic time in Porto Alegre and I can not wait to return in the future.

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