1- This was NOT my last trip to Starbucks... they have one in Sao Paulo! :)
2- The really nice ticket agent at the United counter in Grand Rapids who only charged me for 2 additional bags, instead of 3. She also checked to make sure I had good seats! What a blessing!
3- All 5 of my bags were under 70 pounds... one of them weighed in at 69.5 pounds! Thanks for all your help Mom!
4- I had a window seat on the plane... the view of Sao Paulo before we landed.
5- I was able to sleep some on the plane.
6- I sat next to a really friend Brasilian who spoke English... he gave me his pillow since he was not going to use it (which made #5 possible!)
7- I was able to lug all of my luggage through the airport by myself... I am sure I was quite a sight with 5 suitcases, 1 carry-on, my laptop, and purse... all put on 2 luggage carts.
8- I only had to open 1 suitcase at customs. The only one they wanted to see was my suitcase of school stuff... once I told them I was a "professora" at an "escolar" they let me through without a problem. This was the ONLY suitcase that they I could have closed on my own... the rest were about to explode. I was so thankful that they chose that bag to open!
9- The guy working at customs helped me with my bags to where I met my new Superintendent.
10- Everything has gone super well the last few days since I have arrived... and I have much to look forward to as I adjust to my new culture, make new friends, and look forward to the school year ahead!
