My first stops in Brasilia

With only a couple days left before we leave, I'm already making plans about what we need to do once we arrive in Brasilia. My employer sent us an e-mail outlining the plans they have to pick us up from the airport, take us to our furnished apartment, lunches and dinners with administrators throughout the week, sightseeing plans over the weekend, etc. They are very organized and have planned everything for us for our arrival. 


In addition, we've made plans to visit with friends during our first week there. A good friend of a good friend of ours has gladly volunteered to take us to where we need to go, show us around the city, and even help us unpack our suitcases. She's so kind. I can already feel the warmth and welcome of the Brazilian people. And to add to this, a VERY good friend of mine from Amazonas will be in Brasilia for work the week we arrive so I'm extremely excited to be able to catch up with her. I miss her greatly. 


But we'll also need to REST, settle in to the apartment, make the cat comfortable, unpack, and of course explore. We'll also have to make a few stops within the first couple of days in our new city to make sure we have what we need at home and to get me ready to live in a foreign country. These are....