Caxambu

Caxambu is an interesting place and this weekend has been one of the most relaxing weekends that I have had in years. It helps that the town shuts down on Sunday and NOTHING is open. So, we were forced to spend time lounging around and drinking beer, and having snacks. Arlene and I visited the Parque das Aguas this morning and had ourselves a Sulfur Bath which is supposed to be good for the skin. I feel a bit irridescent and yeah my skin is softer. HA! This Parque das Aguas is something else it is like Disneyland but for holy water. You pay to come in and then visit the 12 different fountains that have distinct curative powers. They say that the daughter of Brazil´s last Emperor came to Caxambu when she was unable to get pregnant. She drank the waters that spring here and was able to conceive. Her name was Isabella and she erected a church in the town in gratitude for her child. The church is pretty. It shines with blue lights from the stained glass.
So, of course we had to go around and drink the different waters. The one that I liked (excluding the RADIO ACTIVE water) was the oldest fountain there which had powers to cure stomache ailments and heal bones or something like that. It tasted like soda water but from the ground. We all had a little taste of Isabella´s fertility water so that when the time comes we will have plenty of babies! HA! This town is so chill. If you stand in the Centro long enough you feel sleepy even though there is plenty going on at night with their winter carnivals. Yes, it is winter here and what a lovely winter it is! We also spent a lot of time at this place called the Hotel Gloria (so posh) where Arlene and Aline got a massage and Sauna on our first day here. We snuck in and took naps on their reclining lawn chairs before we took the local train (yes, train on wheels not rails) to Baependi a neighboring town with a statue of Chirst and a little Centro all on thier own. It was a fun ride.
I haven´t been able to upload any pictures yet as the fastest internet connection in town is really slow. I will put up Brazil and Caxambu pics as soon as I can. I miss you all and I will see you on the next blog. Ciao.