CSUN Students at UFG

Kris poses with Brasileiros inside architect Oscar Niemeyers Cathedral of Brasilia

Kris poses with Brasileiros inside architect Oscar Niemeyers Cathedral of Brasilia

Kristopher Fortin stands inside architect Oscar Niemeyer’s Cathedral of Brasilia

Kristopher Fortin stands inside architect Oscar Niemeyer’s Cathedral of Brasilia

Rows of regional pimenta (chilies) and fruits are sold at the Itatiaia feira, or Itatiaia farmers market. There are farmers markets in most neighborhoods

Rows of regional pimenta (chilies) and fruits are sold at the Itatiaia feira, or Itatiaia farmers market. There are farmers markets in most neighborhoods

Sheela purchases chilies at the local farmers market

Sheela purchases chilies at the local farmers market

A close-up of açai. Açai is a fruit from the Amazon that is so fragile that the only way to keep it fresh is to export the frozen pulp

A close-up of açai. Açai is a fruit from the Amazon that is so fragile that the only way to keep it fresh is to export the frozen pulp

Kristopher (left) and Sheela eat a for jantar (dinner) a bowl of açai

Kristopher (left) and Sheela eat a for jantar (dinner) a bowl of açai

Indigenous artisans sell crafts on campus

Indigenous artisans sell crafts on campus

A fish wood carving of indigenous Brasilian artwork. All the crafts are handmade and use various natural materials such as gems, beads, wood and straw

A fish wood carving of indigenous Brasilian artwork. All the crafts are handmade and use various natural materials such as gems, beads, wood and straw