Before Brasil

Touching art is so tempting when "Do Not Touch" signs are written.

Before I flew out to Brasil for my intensive Portuguese program I took a quick trip to Washington, D.C. I have a few friends who live near the capital. For all intents and purposes, in the capital. It was my first time visiting. It is such an amazing place, with its monuments and everything that surrounds the capital culture. Granted I only briefly experienced its culture. But there is so many events happening everyday at all hours that there is just no way an individual can be bored or can make it to everything.

American University had an opening exposition showcasing Mexican artists. To be quite honest, I was not impressed with the opening talk or the questions made by some audience members. The art though was very suggestive, some pieces were fun while others where thought provoking. I enjoyed the art.

The gallery also housed some other pieces. I of course immediately felt drawn to those pieces belonging to Brazilian artists. These of course helped increase my excitement for Brasil. A trip that now, retrospectively, went by way too fast.

Now-a-days students use smart phones. Imagine these being phones.

P.S. In Portuguese, Brasil with an /S/ is the correct spelling. It is after all a proper noun. ☺