Minister Gets Wet in South Atlantic

     So, our indefatigable Minister of Latin American Affairs continues his "dive" into Latin American culture.  He decided, some months ago, to join a group of friends in a little open water event on the coast near Sao Paolo.  The event was an open water race that covered a course about 2 kilometers long.   Conditions were supposed to be good: calm waters, little to no swells, and negligible tidal action.  Well, then there's race day and reality: windy, choppy waters, and some tidal action.  Oh, well.  We're here-let's go for it.  Splash.
      47 minutes later, our Minister emerged from the drink: tired, happy, content with his place among the other 1500 swimmers.   Quite a show.    He lamented his lack of placement, but recognized his own lack of training time over the last 6 weeks due to his busy schedule and demands for things Tahoma.
    Now he has pledged to improve next time.  In April, 2017, there's another contest.  He promises to be in better condition.
    Bravo, Mr. Minister.
(fotos to follow).