We are in the full swing of Carnival here in Caldas Novas and boy is it crazy times! 
We took a stroll around the city center last night to discover the streets packed in bumper to bumper traffic, which is not normal around here. Car stereos were competing to be the loudest as cross dressing young men and half clothed young women danced in the streets. We also got a chance to watch a bit of the Carnival parade in Sao Paulo on TV and were amazed at the beauty of the floats and costumes. It kinda makes you feel like a kid walking into Disneyland for the first time.
As for Caldas Novas itself, it is a great little city with amazing hot spring hotels and water parks. We had an opportunity thanks to Cale’s Uncle Jack and Aunt Char to enjoy a time share in the area and we can not express our thankfulness fully. The facilities were beautiful and contained 7 pools! Wowzers! 
We also got a chance to explore one of the water parks near by called “Hot Park.” It was incredible, packed with water slides, mini golf, soccer fields, tennis courts, a paintball field, a bird preservation area and a man made beach complete with wave pool and surf machine (not in order that day, but still super cool). We were so exhausted by midafternoon that we headed home with giddy grins on our faces and very little sunburn. It’s kinda funny to see how we have become more tan than some of the locals (although we can not seem to approach the bronze goodness Kathy achieved in 2 weeks).
At this point we are off for another 24 hour bus. Wish us luck as we search out new adventures in Brazil!
Tan little dudes! Good luck on the bus ride, don’t have too much fun
Love you both, the water park looks super fun. Can’t wait to hear how Brazil is!