We started our trip with a stop in Ouro Preto or the city of Black Gold
"The former gold-rush capital is the best place to see the legendary Aleijandinho's artistry. Now a lively university town, it's been preserved as a national monument and a World Heritage site. The surrounding mountains, geometric rows of whitewashed buildings, cobblestone streets, red-tile roofs that climb the hillsides, morning mist and evening fog- all give Ouro Preto a singular beauty"
-Fodor's Brazil 2014
The city had beautiful views and the sunsets were amazing!
Cooling off with some ice cream
"Bite for bite" at its finest
The roads were so steep it was insane! We had two little stick shift cars for the whole trip and at one point we had to hop out of the car so it could actually make it up the hill. It was a little scary...
On the day that we arrived in the town we were able to take a tour of a super cool cave/mine. The entrance was super small, so some of the taller family members had a difficult time going in without hitting their heads. They had us wear these funny hairnets under our helmets and we all looked a little crazy.
Poor Aubrey touched the electric shower head and electrocuted her finger. We all had a good laugh, but she was concerned her finger had been permanently bent or damaged.
One of our new favorite games "Splendor"! This trip was full of countless games of "Ticket to Ride" and "Splendor". Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Holman and Bonner!
We were ale to visit tons of beautiful churches. The first one pictured below is the 2nd church with the most gold in all of Brazil!
We haven't had broccoli in so long and this little girl was in heaven!
We were able to go to this super neat waterfall during the trip. The water was great for swimming and the older girls were actually able to go underneath the waterfall.
Delicious buffet place for lunch!
