André Luiz Silva lit up the hearts of Goiandira today. Proud mum Neusa gave him some last words of encouragement before the big moment came. "I am already very well known in Goiandira and now I am going to be even more famous," André said.

Goodbye to Goías, hello to Minas Gerais! Land of mines, history and art. Birthplace of presidents, heroes and poets. The home state of Pelé. Celebrated for cachaça, cheese and music. It's going to be quite some week.

Youngsters from the local school in Goiandira dressed up as ancient Greeks and were driven through town on a tractor trailer. We've had all the fun of the fair here in small town Goiás.

The torch is now leaving the state of Goiás. The four days that the relay spent here have created memories that will last a lifetime. What a welcome to Brazil. Tudo de bom, Goiás!