Saturday, July 31, 2004

Quick update. I spent the last week in Diorama and Pimental Barbosa. I have many stories to write but no time right now. Tonight we are staying Barra do Graça and tomorrow we are heading to Beliza for another round of assesment and off roading. Quick notes on Xavante trip. Diorama met up with 4 girls for the trip. Day1 at agrotech, day 2 drive to Wedera, day 3 tracking peccary and jaguar, day 4 fishing, day five hunting darting and collaring peccary. Spent time learning Xavante language as this time I know enough Portuguese to communicate with them fairly well. I was impressed with myself honestly that I actually can speak Portuguese and be understood. The phrase for the day is Ima asavi up´tabi which is Xavante for I love you.