Rotary Conference at Araxa

We have just spent a fantastic 3days at the Araxa Spa Resort for the annual Rotary Conference here in Brazil. What a magnificent setting up in the state of Minas Gerais still within the 4540 Rotary district. I believe around 1500 people attended, with all sorts of presentations and activities to cater for all tastes. Most came with their families as activities for the kids were organised all day, everyday. And by the way this is the view from our room on the 6th floor.
The Spa Resort has a wee lake out the back, surrounded by a small park. The food was amazing and on a huge scale. So it was good to be able to go for walks, play tennis, kayak, swim, participate in aqua aerobics, sauna, massage and of course sunbathe by the pool. And for one of the team who loves to have her hair done a hair salon!



Oh yes we did earn our keep giving our presentation which was well received and at the opening ceremony Brenda led the flag parade with the NZ flag, closely followed behind by the flags and presidents from the other 82 clubs in the 4540 district.
This is the grand entrance where the district governer and his wife spent one day welcoming all the guests and another farewelling!

Now yes its fair to say our team leader has been pulling her weight and fully deserved a little R & R by the pool. However she asked me to ask you Dave if you could provide her ultimate home in Taupo, something similiar to this, forthcoming decisions could be very simple. . .

Anyway one thing we have all learnt about Brazil is they know how to party. We attended the Conference Ball on the Saturday night which was just a blast. There are plenty of pics which will be forthcoming in the next blog.

Tchau Petra