Friday, June 7

Mangabeiras

Our last week in Brazil we took a trip to Parque Municipal das Mangabeiras, which is a park that the government of Minas Gerais created from an old, abandoned mine.  Before we went, we stopped at the Praça do Papa, which is named so because the Pope visited and gave a speech while looking over this view:


As our trip comes to a close and we begin to say our goodbyes and start packing our bags, I can't help but be so proud of myself for being a part of this and I will be forever grateful for the privilege I have in my life that allows me to experience the world this way.  It was a beautiful day and the view was amazing.  The homes in this part of BH were breathtaking and absolutely stunning.

The view from Mangabeiras was even more wild.  The walk up the mountain was long and it was a hot day, but the sun was shining and the sky was blue.  You know those days when the weather is just so appropriately matching how you feel?  While walking, we stopped and saw monkeys, quati, and plenty of beautiful birds.  It was such an amazing experience and I was so happy to enjoy the last of the time I knew I would be spending with my new friends.

I am so grateful for this whole experience and I am humbled to have been a part of it.  But how can someone not be humbled when they get to experience the breathtaking beauty of the world around them?