Brazilian Recharge

Despite what you may think, Peace Corps is not a vacation. So after ten months in site, and halfway through my service, I took a break and traveled with my parents to nearby Brazil.

Brazil Rio Janeiro Jesus — *Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro*

Hi-yahh!

Brazil Rio Janeiro Golden Hour — *Sunset view from the Christ the Redeemer* *statue*

Brazil Rio Janeiro Bay — *Rio de Janerio Bay*

Brazil Rio Janeiro Parents — *So many hills*

Brazil Rio Janeiro Dancers — *Dancing in the streets*

In many ways it felt like America, so much bigger than Paraguay, busier, everyone is running around. But it was nice to see the ocean again. After a week in Rio we made our way into the Amazon…