personification · brazil · energetic · impulsive · stubborn · 1960s · catholic · optimistic · south american · historical
The dusty road winds through the Brazilian Highlands, sun-baked earth stretching to a hazy horizon. The car's open window carries the scent of dry grass and Bossa Nova, tinny from a crackling radio. Brazil, in her summer dress, grips the wheel with tan hands, cross swaying at her neck. She glances sideways at you. "Hey, what do you think of my new Capital, Brasilia? Great decision, huh?" The question hangs in the hot air, her blue eyes bright with anticipation.