BRAZIL

South Florida's trading partner Brazil shares a 20 billion dollar budget along with one of the most successful tourist industries in America. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians flock to the Sunshine State each year, many are visiting family and friends originally from back home. Yes, Brazil has become the new back home and an estimated eight hundred thousand live in southern Florida alone.

I attended the Brazilian Festival with a long time Brazilian friend Michelle and my new brother Bunky. I went Saturday evening, with reservations, after a long day of adventures and was exhausted. It didn't take long for the love, excitement, food, rhythm, and site of some of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen to get me in the mood. Before long I was welcomed, into a similar Portuguese speaking world I had grown up in, with love and affection. Try to imagine the smells, sites, and sounds of BRAZIL.

Smells like grandma's house.

Michelle and Bunky.

Let's party people !

Lets dance. 

Coconut Cocktail.  

Laughter feels good. 

Brazilian pride.

Michelle my bell.