Week in Brazil - Ag Show

So it took almost 40 hrs to get to Brazil but I made the trip to the 5th continent of the year! That's right I have been to 5 continents already in 2012 - in August I will hit the 6th. Amazing!
Brazil was a blast - spent the week with the Global OF team. We got the opportunity to spend the day at the Brazil Ag show. It was HUGE! The equipment was every where and by all competitors but the Deere display was by far the best! I loved seeing customers at the tables buying equipment and ringing the bell! We also got to spend some time with two of our largest customers in Brazil! Always a great day to hear about our customers and what they need from us. We also got to have our meeting at the new John Deere Region 3 headquarter office- nice!
Here are some new pictures including me with my JD tattoo and new JD hiking boots!







All the new equipment and with label celebrating the 175 years!


I love my tattoo


Global OF team



Love my new John Deere hiking boots!

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John Deere Singapore Runners

The JD running team in Singapore had a great run today! Three of us ran the half marathons and the others did the 10K! So fun! Though the half marathon was tough - it was 82 degrees with the heat index of 91! I don't like to run in that high it heat. I definitely felt rough during the run cause I needed more water stations. I will know next time to bring my own water belt next time. I am not a fan of the 100 plus - Asian's Verison of the gatorade. But I ran with Jamie and Jenifer and they did awesome - and their first one! So great! The others did awesome on the 10K! I was so proud of Shwu Min from my team- she did great even with all the hours we have been working!

Congrats to Jaco, Sid, Raphael, Ben, Shwu Min, Jenifer, Jamie! Representing the counties of South Africa, USA, France, Singapore, Malaysia, and us Wisconsinites in the half marathon!




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Team building event in Jongyung Canyon

I had a great time with my China team celebrating the spring in China. We had a great day hiking - though I think at times the team didn't enjoy the hills I selected! Also at one point we took a chair lift to the top of the canyon to do some hiking around the top. The team was nervous about the height on the chair lift - as was I! Then we went to have a great hot pot lunch where you cook your own food. What a great day! The team is such a fun group. Wish I could converse more with them - I need to work on my Mandarin skills!
Here are some pictures!



Team on the bus




At the entrance



The climb up - lots of hills and stairs!



Spring in bloom



I quickly learned "break/ rest" in Mandarin!


The China Team!






Waterfall



Chairlift





Tigers used to roam here - sadly they all have been killed :(


At the top of the canyon! Perfect day of hiking

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Location:China

Johnson family cruise!

So I had the best time with the family on the cruise this past week. So fun! My trip took longer then the others coming from Singapore but it was worth it to see the nieces and nephews! The kids were so excited to be in FL and on vacation. The crew included Mom, Dad, Chris/Kristin, Brian/Lisa/ Nicholas/ Timothy/ Natalie, and Jennifer/Chris/ Abby/ Ben. Unfortunately Jennifer didn't feel well on the ship and the Robsons got off the boat at our first stop - Key West. But the rest of the Johnson's continued on... We enjoyed the perfect weather on the ship and at the stops Key West and Cozumel. We enjoyed the towns and bars at each stop. The cruise team was of course friendly and the food and entertainment was great. Though cause it was spring break - it was a full ship! The kids loved the waterslides and pools, camp carnival, mini golf, and the beach in Cozumel. It was great to spend time with the family after the move to Singapore as well as have my brother Chris back from deployment in Kuwait. Fun to have the Johnson's together. Can't wait until next year!
Some pictures!












































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A week in Bangkok

Got to spend another week in Bangkok as we open our new office! Here some pictures of the quick week in Thailand!

Local food on the streets





Bangkok traffic and crazy power lines!






Office in Bangkok



Oh Chang beer!

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Hiking the Great Wall

I got to spend a weekend hiking along the Great Wall in China! It was amazing! The weather was really nice - blue skies which is rare for Beijing...though it was cold and windy, it still was a great time. The hike was tough with the attitude and the climb to the top of the mountains, but then we hiked along the Wall. At times we hiked on the Wall and other times we had to hike around it cause it is no longer in good conidition. But the rough conditions made it even more fun! The part of the wall we hiked is not open to the public so we were really the only ones on the trail. So fun! Here are some great pictures of the journey!

Some more pictures in South Africa

Having a great week in South Africa enjoying the John Deere customers and dealers seeing the John Deere equipment. Also getting to spend some time with co workers! We enjoyed some meals at the Nelson Mandela Square - amazing history in this country. The weather continues to be amazing - sunny every day!
Some pictures



John Deere products









South African beer!



Statue of Nelson Mandela

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