We are in Guarapuava!

We officially started the GSE experience yesterday in Guarapuava with another warm welcome - this time from our host families. No time was wasted as we jumped right into a tour of Entre Rios (a district within the city composed of 5 Germanic-Slavic colonies) and a visit to the cultural museum. A quiet evening with our host families rounded out the day.

Today we had a visit with the Mayor of Guarapuava followed by an afternoon visiting one of the local Rotary projects - a collaboration of the Rotary and the military. This project provides space and resources for kids and youth to access extracurriculars - more study time, sports, music and art. We were welcomed to take part in a Mother's Day celebration for the families of these boys and were definitely an attraction to them! Tonight we are off to our first Rotary Club visit and presentation. Wish us luck!