First Day Together

What a good-looking group.  Our first day of class was Monday the 20th, and this is a picture of all of us together at ABA, the English-learning institute.  This is where we meet for classes.  Everyone is so happy to be here, just look at all the shiny faces.

 Everyone's so excited to start off the study abroad.

 Esses caras--Nick and Taylor.  Always up to something.  To the left is Rachel, interested in what Danyelle is saying, and behind them is Logan, interested in the packet he received from Francisco Gomes de Matos.

 Jaren and Jessica, so happy to begin a new journey.

 Amelia and Joanna are so excited.  Maybe a little too excited.

 This happy couple, Clark and Michelle.  Also, the only couple.

 Vanessa's wonderful stripling sons.  Danilo's the most excited, followed by Felipe.  Marcello is kind of looking off into the distance with his hands in his backpack straps.

 Diana and Berkley are so happy to begin their studies of Brazil.  They also have cool bags.

 Jaren and I together.  The forces of excitement and joy combine.

 Vanessa is so happy she can hardly wait to teach us about Brazilian culture and civilization.  She is a wonderful teacher, and Jaren is next to her.

My camera can do these sweet panoramic shots, so you can get a better feel for what it's like inside of ABA.  Here we go, to start our new adventures.