Today we hiked up the trail that goes to Christ redeemer. Towards the top we were basically climbing on rocks and using our hands. At the top we ate snacks and admired the amazing view that we worked so hard for. We were able to see almost all of Rio from the view and we… Continue reading →

Today was a memorable day to say the least. We started our morning off with a trip to the Roberto Burle Marx architect’s office. Isabella, the daughter of Haruyoshi Ono who worked with Burle Marx, showed us her current and past projects while emphasizing the importance of scale when planning out a new space. This… Continue reading →

Hello all from the Uakari Lodge! Today we departed Manaus at 8am for Tefe where we then took a bus and a boat to arrive at the lodge, our home for the next week. Tefe was a very busy and vibrant city with many of their locals getting around by motorcycles. The staff was extremely… Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I am super excited to explore Brazil and travel abroad for the first time! Less than 2 months to go!   Meghan O’Brien