April 4

Yesterday we went to see a Mandioca factory. The farmers grow this root and deliver it to the plant where it is turned into a very fine flour. The plant has received support from MEDA. It was interesting to watch the farmers bring in their mandioca on trucks and on ox carts.
Then we went to a milk factory where they process all the milk from Sommerfeld colony. The young people from the colony do the work. It is an amazing place - they make milk, cheese, yogurt, cream, long shelf life milk(without refrigeration). One of the largest milk processors in the country.
In the afternoon we visited with some of the missionaries. I have come to appreciate the heart of the missionaries. They desire to serve God and they love Him and the people. Their task is not easy. We had a good visit and a time of prayer with them.
For supper we had a Brazillian BBQ. You help yourself to salads and potatoes and they come to your table with meat on a skewer and serve you there. We ate a lot of meat.
Here is a different picture. Hopefully it will make you happier.