Rio is defined by its sandy beaches and relaxed vibes. The center city is also celebrated for its lively culture. But thinking about the two as a combination, a coastal city, is interesting. Today, we visited Fernando Chacel’s garden in Barra and experienced this idea. We walked along the mangrove coastline, where the dense and… Continue reading →

Today, we visited the Burle Marx Studio where Isabela, the director and daughter of Haruyoshi, gave us a tour and explained many of their designs. She pulled out sketch after sketch, showing us the intricate designs of gardens, parks, yards, and city sidewalks. The most poignant moments were when she showed us how certain spaces… Continue reading →

Today was spent looking closely at wildlife and immersing ourselves in the Amazonian environment. By doing this, we were able to notice the smallest details that make the Amazon… the Amazon. Our morning started out with hikes across different areas of the forest. On Tristan’s hike, they were able to see the elusive Uakari monkey.… Continue reading →

Testing… Hello everyone! I’m super excited for Brazil and to get to know all of you 🙂