Lunch with Grandma.

We went up north to visit Grandma Brown and take her out to lunch. We had a nice time.

Brazil

I was going to lecture in an Advanced HIV Pathogenesis Course at the University of Sao Paulo. When I went to the airport I learned that I needed a visa to go. I didn't have one. The chance of making it to the course seemed to evaporate. I needed 2 miracles, a rescheduled flight and a visa by Friday. I got 2 miracles and made it. Unfortunately 3 days late. With the activities of the meeting I was very busy and didn't get to do anything extra. Sao Paulo was fun. The people were nice and the restaurants excellent. THis is the view out of my hotel room.




On Monday afternoon we visited the Butantan Institute. Its a facility where they make antitoxins against the venom of poisonous animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions. This snake was not poisonous. They wouldn't let us play with those.

Cabin Fever

March is always the most difficult month. They say "it comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Winter is waning, but not in a hurry to leave. Its 38 degrees outside and cloudy. Good reason to have a little fire and toast some marshmallows. Looks like the boys are having some fun. Hopefully Spring is just around the corner.

Happy Birthday Bart

15 years old. WOW! time is flying by. He does play the part well.