Monday, June 23, 2014

Brazilian BBQ Farewell Banquet and Closing Ceremonies

While it is a tradition for the CISB Seminars Abroad to close with a delegation banquet, this year our driver, Daniel Freitas, offered to cook a BBQ dinner for the group, which we glad -- and quickly -- accepted!
Since Brazil plays Cameroon today, we flew Brazil's colors for good luck!

Our chef, Daniel Freitas, shows Dr. Dan Covell how it's done!

Daniel Freitas shows his swift knife work at the cutting board!

Come and get it!


As part of the closing ceremonies, the students took their turn in personally thanking Rodrigo Quintella and Daniel Freitas for making the trip the tremendous experience that it was!

Daniel Freitas and Rodrigo Quintella receive the students thanks and gratitude.

Our hosts react to one of our student's comment about their easygoing and joking manner.

Dr. Dan Covell directs his accolades to Rodrigo Quintella and Daniel Freitas.

Daniel Freitas and Rodrigo Quintella receive kudos for a job very well done!

Irina Smith enjoys the BBQ.

Mark Martinez savors the beef and sausage on a stick!

Andrea Canales and McKenzie Pezze present Daniel Freitas and Rodrigo Quintella with some WNE gear.

The students gather around the best backyard Brazilian BBQ chef in Rio de Janeiro!

Dr. Dan Covell and Curt Hamakawa give the BBQ their approval!

Rodrigo Quintella, apprentice BBQ cook!

Rodrigo Quintella juggles limes while master BBQ chef Daniel Freitas slices the meat!

Tom Cowin makes appreciation remarks on behalf of the WNE delegation.

Tom Cowin presents delegation-autographed mini soccer balls to Daniel Freitas and Rodrigo Quintella.

Tom Cowin, in his "Go Brazil" jersey with our hosts, Daniel Freitas and Rodrigo Quintella.

Troy Tanzer give it his thumbs up!

Troy Tanzer expresses his gratitude to Rodrigo Quintella and Daniel Freitas for their top-notch service.

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