Side Trips North East Brazil and Brasilia

Brasilia

Always so good for me to visit my “roots” in Brasilia – my Brasilian extended family who took care of me during Peace Corps days. I was last here four years ago.The statue of the two black figures symbolizes the “candanglos” – people who came to help build the new capital, of which I also claim to be part of, since the city was in its infancy and PC was to help the candanglos with health and education. Wonderful visit – my family here is doing so well and is loving and accepting. Gisele who is pictured with me eating sushi (who would have thought?) was a guest in our home in Alameda 10+ years ago. My Brazilian mom is 90 years young with a great sense of humor. So nostalgic for them to have my favorite foods! Very upsetting occurrence took place for us at the American Embassy where I was not allowed in nor could I take pictures. I did work here for the state department, after all, and created the good relationship we have with Brazil! My Brazilian family could not believe it – how I was mis-treated by my own government!