It's odd to be wrapping everything up here in Brazil already and to be getting ready for my trip home. The end of my time in Altamira was lovely; I enjoyed spending time with some Brazilians who showed me around the city and took me to the best ice cream parlor and hanging out with my host family. A friend of mine was doing research in Medicilandia, a town about 3 hours away by bus, on organic cacau cooperatives, so Amy and I decided to make the trek to the cacau farm she was working on for an enjoyable weekend away from the city. She was living with the sweetest family, all of whom we were able to meet at the great grandfather's birthday party on Sunday.

Making homemade bread for breakfast

I spent most of my time there hiking around the 93 hectare farm taste testing the best chocolate I have ever had, and eating amazing food. We had the best time riding around in the back of the pick up truck while the sun was setting. I am still not totally convinced that this is real life.
My final paper is finish and ready, and all I have left to do is printing and my presentation. Then we will go to a hotel for 4 days for our evaluation period, and after I will return to the states.
As much as I am so excited to see my family and friends, I am hardly ready to leave this place. This has been the most incredible adventure and I don't want it to end.

Xingu Vivo!