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The Art of Brasil, Part 2

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Brasil is art, now that is a bold statement. I suppose because art is inherently subjective, but it’s true. Everywhere you look, you can see art: on the streets, in the leaves, in people’s faces and of course, in exhibitions which legitimise and promote certain artistic expressions. This post explores art through the themes of religion, nature, exhibitions and people.

Nature

Brasil is epic in size and equally as impressive and at times overwhelming in its biodiversity. You have to remember, I come from a tiny island called England, that although incredibly beautiful, is petite in comparison.

Amazon: Mangroves
Urubus: Belem
Dunes: Lençóis Maranhanses
Dunes: Lençóis Maranhanses
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais
Paraty
Strange Cocoon Bug: Barreirinhas
Baby Bliss: The Amazon
Dunes: Lençóis Maranhanses

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The Seven Wonders of Brazil

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Brazil is a gargantuan country and its enormity hit me within the first few days, as I sailed down the Amazon River, into the depths of the rainforest. With two months left to explore a country over 65 times the size of England, I decided to take a laid-back approach to my trip. I was not going to be able to even scratch the surface, and so best not to rush. After all, I didn’t have a check list of things I needed to do and had nothing to prove to anyone. Liberated from these constraints, I ambled around in a leisurely manner, soaking in the diversity, beauty, and the intense chasm between the rich and poor and all that that entails.

Here are some photos of the seven most outstanding places I had the fortune of exploring.

1. The Amazon

The saying “the jungle is massive” comes to life in the Amazon. It took several weeks of boats, awkward hammock sleeps, rescued kittens, howling monkeys, frisbee on river islands and an excessive amount of fried fish to get to the river’s mouth. I’d like to return, with a friend, and trek into the forest for weeks. If anyone’s up for it, let me know!

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I have an issue with selfies

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New York Selfie

New York Selfie

Up until recently, I didn’t even know what a selfie was. It isn’t a stroke of genius in its explanation: a self-portrait photograph, usually taken on a smart phone or small digital camera. Even the word ‘selfie’ makes my skin crawl, almost as badly as the abbreviation of laptop, which is commonly known in Bristol as a lappy. I want to express today how selfies have made me feel over these last few months, travelling around the Americas.

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It’s all about the journey

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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

I have been meaning to write this entry for an eternity now, but I guess living got in the way. However, I seem to be edging towards mental self-flagellation again (sounds a lot more naughty than it actually is), so let’s put this battle to bed, before it gets out of hand. This story is about patience, faith, trust, kindness and giving in. It is about the process, the journey, rather than the destination, or end result.

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