Thad's Trip to Brazil

So we thought that we would post some pictures from Thad's trip. He had a fabulous time, but was very happy to be back home and sleeping in his own bed!

Thad in front of the Clinic. They were at the clinic for about 10 hours everyday.

Thad working with patients.

The group from IU.

The whole group.

This is a picture of the LDS temple in Curitiba. This temple was dedicated just a couple weeks before Thad arrived in Brazil. Thad and Justin poked their heads in the front door and one of the temple workers came over and talked to them. He took them on a tour of the temple grounds and told them the story behind the temple being built in that location. About a year ago President Hinkley came down to choose between three sites to be the final location. This land was the most expensive land (and is actually one of the most expensive pieces of land that the church has ever bought). President Hinkley knelt down behind a tree and when he was done praying turned and announced that as the location. The temple now sits in front of the tree where President Hinkley prayed and at his request all of the trees were left in their current places.

There is a Brazilian word for these animals, but I have no clue how to spell it. They are basically big rats! Gross, huh?!

The bed where Thad slept while staying at one of the student's homes. Aww... how cute!

Thad and Dave. In the background the skyline of Curitiba.