Not so homey, Not so strange

Ola,

Hello,

It's my second post on my blog, so are you all excited? 

I think yes😊

Let me write from where I left. 

16/8/18

Everything is new here, the house rules, weather, people, and the food. I was new to this place, accepting my enthusiasm, anxiety, eagerness, my host father took me at their country-house, it was a great ride on the countryside. The actual purpose was to make me have a look at their farm, and most importantly to pluck Laranjas (Oranges). I was extremely surprised to see the big, fruity oranges and most astonishingly the number of oranges on the tree. It was insane, and my Host father told me that he harvested the orange, sweet lime, and lemon trees here and also have a kitchen, We started to pluck oranges, sweet lime and lemon. Later, we were tired, and just have a look at the great number of oranges and lime, lemon below. 😍 Then we had a great ride to our House. 

On 17/8/18,

I got to know that I have an opportunity to travel to Chapeco with my district chairman to attend the Weekend orientation of the District 4740(not mine), on the day after. One thing my father used to tell me daily that never deny any opportunity, be it difficult or not. I was totally ready and packed my luggage by the end of this day.

 18/8/18,

Firstly, each day here was like a freeze day. The temperature 9 degree Celsius in the mid-night. I was very much excited to meet the district(4640)  chairman Irineu Feiten, and the other exchange students. I met a boy from Denmark, who lives in Francisco beltrao too, and two french and Finland girls from Pato Branco. This day was just travelling, however when we entered Chapeco at 7:00 p.m., we had a bad incident. I person riding a motor bike just slightly touched the car, and then he had an awful drift. He was badly hurt, and we all have to come out of the car. It was a serious moment. Later, we met other exchange students from Germany, France, Taiwan, Mexico and Belgium. Then we slept in our hotel room.

The next day we all had to wake up early and gather at the breakfast buffet. Then we have a tiring orientation. And here comes the exciting part, we were going to visit the Chapecoense Football Association stadium! Yes you read it right👍🏾. The team whose plane crashed on 28th November, 2016 and 71 people died.

We were instructed to not joke about the team, and be serious. This was a great experience, we went to the walking hall, where both the teams walk to the stadium. It was a great moment for everybody, then we went to the Journalist hall of the stadium, where most of the the players answers the journalists. We also clicked some Pictures, with each other✌🏽😍. The exchange students are really good and friendly, we talked a lot and shared our experiences till now.

The most proud moment for each and every exchange student is the one, when they proudly holds the flag of their country.   😍

In the evening we went to a Shopping mall and just talked with other exchange students, basically we were laughing, and the evening was cheered up. Today our chairman said that we can sleep late, because today all the students can enjoy with each other's company. I miss that night 😭.

19/8/18,

On this day we had a early morning orientation which got over in afternoon. And then we had to say good bye to each-other 😰😭. For the whole day, we had to travel to our city. It was amazing to meet people from all over the globe, those who were similar to us, and those who we can freely talk with about anything.

20/8/18,

Yayyyyyy! Today was my first day at school 😁😄. The things I expected were, that the school would me big, a lot of students, a football field, and a great class. Some of these are true, but not all. The school was small than those of the normal school in India, and it was only of five hours 😂😝(That's great). It doesn't have a football field, but a indoor basketball court. There are a lot of students, and the classmates are also very welcoming and have a positive attitude. The teachers are really good, and are welcoming too! However it was boring, as all the classes are in Portuguese, and I understand nothing, so it was just to listen, and nod.

The school days are boring, as well as interesting and amazing as the best part is that I am from India(a land of diverse culture and traditions), that's why everybody is eager to know you, and I am treated specially😜😄.

Pictures of my school (these days it is raining heavily):

Normal Days:

On the normal days, I help my mother in arranging, setting, and cleaning dishes and utensils and also in other household chores. I love to play with the cats(Guess what I have three cats here! 😱), and on 25th aug, the black cat slept with me 😍😘. They are way too cute.

 I also go with my host dad to the gym in our house and and also sometimes to play guitar, I try to converse in Portuguese. I really like my family here, and I also made them taste some of out Indian food like Dal makhani, Sonpapdi and Papad, and they loved it. they eat sonpapdi daily. Also to me, it's very much mouth watering, and I miss the Indian food immensely.
😋

26/8/18,

Today I wake up late, as there was no school! I had my breakfast and took bath. After lunch, my host dad and I played a brazilian game, called Peteca. It was amazing, and both of us enjoyed it.

Today is Raksha Bandhan, and I was very excited to share my cultural ritual with my host family in Brazil. I have a sister here, who tied me Rakhi on my wrist (Picture below). To all my sisters in India, I miss you, and the best part is that I don't have to get gifts to my sisters in India 😂. But trust me, whenever you need me, I'll be there for you, and all of you better miss me.

Hope you guys enjoy it, so please comment by which I can gain my confidence.
And I will surely try to write the blogs weekly.
I am surely going to appreciate your suggestions

Thanking you,
With love,
Rishabh Bothra,
Rotary youth Exchange Student 2018-2019,
R.I.D 3060 to 4640,
Rotary club de Urio park,
Brazil

Day 3- And the Adventure begins!

14.8.18 Brazil

Day 3:

I was awake at 8 o'clock, and then I walked to the kitchen to have a glass of agua(water). Then I saw my Host dad(Lourenco) and walked to him. We sat and talked for a while, then I asked him to show me the house. We walked upstairs to his gym, and besides, that was his Office. He was very generous. He was working out and I was having my Yogurt. Then I went to my room, just to check that is my IGCSE Grade 10 results on the network, and guess what? I was totally surprised when I saw that I scored a distinction. (Picture is below).

I screamed in joy, and then called my Mother in India to tell her about my results. I was very happy that day. I went straight to Host mom and dad, to show them my results and then touched their feet as a sign of blessings and respect, I also gave them an Indian sweet as whenever we achieve something in our life we give sweets to people(Mu Metha karo).

My host mom told me that we have to visit my school (Colegio Aguia), so got dressed in some time. I had a great ride to my school. The school is amazing. Later that day, my host mom (Jane) and I went to get Titi(our Cat, she's really cute) an injection.

In an hour we were at our house and then went to a Supermarket to buy household materials. That day, I got messages from a lot of family members, friends, relatives, and teachers congratulating me on my results. It was the best feeling when all your efforts are paid off! At around 7 p.m. my dad and I played guitar(he has both acoustics and even an electric guitar). It was a great day, however my third day in Brazil.

And the Adventure begins!