OIBO- Only in Brazil Once

Two posts in one day, since login issues prevented an update last night. Friday morning was spent touring the university campus and Riberiao Preto by bus, with two university students as our guides. Parts of the campus are wilderness fenced off with big, yellow signs warning to stay out because of giant, hairy spiders. After another buffet lunch, we had the chance to walk around a little, though it was really hot (+37!). Our billets came to pick us up and take us to their homes for a few hours before bringing us to St. Angela's, the Catholic Church where our concert was held. The space was beautiful- lots of light and an amazing reverberating space to sing in. The university choir opened the concert with a few songs and then we sang our portion. Again, Salve Regina got a standing ovation and the audience asked for two encores! The second one, a bossa nova piece in Portuguese nearly brought the house down. Dinner at a restaurant followed and then for most of us bed. Some people had a chance to experience a bit of the night life at a local pub as the next day was a late morning start. When in Brazil do as the Brazilians do! OIBO!