Brasil Part Um

Some random pictures from my amazing trip to Brazil.

The southern hemisphere is so much more delightful in January than Kansas!

Nate was so good at being our interpreter that we treated him to a cooler full of his favorite beer. The cooler doubles as a pretty lady with bodacious ta ta's.

Beach time frolicking!

Man in tiny swimwear handing out pamphlets.

The last day of masterclass. So sad.

This flower was my outdoor practice buddy. I called him Ted.

The Catholic Church where the girls stayed. (I think Nate was breaking the law by standing so close to their sleeping quarters)

Crossing the bridge on the way to SCAR.

Did you know that Brazilians eat ice cream with spoons and give you crazy looks if you just lick it? Well, I have to say that when it is 90 degrees out you better lick or else you will be wearing it.

On the plane ride back from Brazil I was pondering, as well as sleeping, and swelling. My provocative ponderance was why aren't all countries called the same thing everywhere. For example Spain/Espana and why do we change spellings from Brasil to Brazil. I don't really know. Anyway the FEMUSC festival in Santa Catarina was absolutely fantastic. I had the time of my life. Had there not been an amazing teacher and great horn players at the top of those six flights of stairs in an unairconditioned building I think I may have just laid at the hotel and bathed in the glory of our little air conditioner that could.