Samba Troupe

Tourist from Bahia, Lining up for Photos in front of Mané Garrincha Stadium

Isabel Showing off her Colorful Costume 

Well,the Stadium was pack out the other day and tourist were all out taking in the sites around Brasilia. While shooting with my friend and fellow photographer  Oswaldo, we came across this friendly Samba Troupe greeting tourist and having their photos taken with them. I didn't realize at time that they are friends Oswaldo, as he told me that they perform in and around Brasilia all the time and they are one of the official Samba dance groups from Brasilia, that all the local embassies hire for special occasions and visiting dignitary's.

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário

View from a Distants

The iconic symbol of the city of Pirenópolis, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It's one of the first things that you will see in this charming little town of less than 20,000 people. Many Brazilian come from all over the country just to be married in this historic church.

Mercado Modelo

Tourist

Local Vendor Selling??

Enjoying a Fresh Ice Cold Coconut 

The Mercado Modelo, in Salvador Bahia, Brazil. A fun place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon. Just don't use the ATM machine there and leave before the tourist get there.

Coconuts

Sampling Coconut Water

This tourist  from Germany, the man on the right is sampling some coconut water for the first time from a vendor who also sells roasted candy made from this delicious fruit.