Friday & Saturday Party

Friday turned into a full day of preparation for Saturday’s party.

And what a party it was. Anything but dull, like a lively celebration filled with Brazilian music, animated conversations, drinks, endless servings of meat, and a few playful pranks. Funny, that the men and women tended to stay in their own groups for most of the evening, not mixing very much. All the guests belonged to Marli’s extended family, with some traveling from as far as Belo Horizonte (Paulinho) just to be there. 🇧🇷

It was a pleasure to see how naturally Wally has already become part of the family, and how warmly Ursula and I were welcomed. Communication was, at times, limited for us, of course, but Google Translate bridged the gaps surprisingly well 😂.

Marli’s daughter, Thais, and her husband, Pedro, were among the first to arrive. Pedro quickly took charge of the charcoal churrasco and proved himself a true grill master. A steady flow of different cuts of meat and sausages kept coming without pause until around eleven, when the first guests began to drift home. 🥩

Throughout the evening, Marli was constantly on the move, making sure everyone felt at ease and well fed. Her homemade pão de queijo and caramel flan were absolutely delicious. Meanwhile, Ursula had the wonderful idea of bringing pearl gifts for the ladies, which turned out to be a great success. 🎁

At one point, a heavy downpour forced everyone indoors, but it did little to dampen the spirit of the evening. Among Marli’s five brothers, Tchãozinho stood out as the most vibrant presence, instantly recognizable in his orange T-shirt, joking, teasing, and dancing, even pulling other men onto the floor. 🕺

It could hardly have been a better evening, and for Ursula and me, it was truly memorable. 🇧🇷🥂🎉Read more