Comments: First Impressions - Hiper Bompreço Shopping
August 17, 2008 03:57:09 PM posted by Nonna Going to take awhile to get used to things...language always a barrier. But your getting out and about. take care. Love you all!!
August 11, 2008 10:59:13 AM posted by Celeste A. C. Gaver I have been reading and reading to stay on top of your big adventure. Hope all is well and each day is easier!
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August 10th 2008
First Impressions - Hiper Bompreço Shopping
We finally got to the store for some much needed items. Raissa met us at our apartment around 4:00 p.m. and we took the bus to Hiper Bom Preço, which is the equivilant of Wal-Mart, and owned by Wal-Mart. The place is huge, and it was busy. We were glad to have Raissa with us to tell us what some things were that we couldn't tell with our limited Portuguese. We weren't used to the set-up and Laura's disorganized list didn't help in the new store, she promised to make a compartmentalized list as soon as we got home.
Laura thinks that during the week would be a much better time to go, and was a little flustered I think. There are many things that she will rather get at the market than here, due to the price mostly. It will definitely be better once we get better accustomed with where to get what and when. The store had a pizza hut in it, as well as a couple of other little food shops, and then a buffet type place where you can get more like sit down restaurant food. There was also a child play area, a hair salon, pharmacy, and a couple of other set in stores that sold some 'finer' items like purses, shoes and electronics.
It took us far too long to get the amount of items we purchased, and we hadn't eaten dinner and were all beat when we got home. Luckily Nonno arrived back to the apartment just after us and had some leftovers with him, that we sat right down to enjoy. Laura complained of very sore feet, but was happy to finally be able to wash and condition her hair before bed.
Abby @ 4 years, 7 months, 26 days
Zoë @ 4 years, 7 months, 26 days
Enzo expected in 1 month, 14 days
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