Salvador, Brazil ●Brazil’’s first colonial capital ●considered one of the birthplaces of Brazilian culture ●third largest city in the country

Street scene - pedestrian crossing Downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil action-of-crossing

The de Goes Family Sao Paulo, Brazil A Brazilian family with all of their household belongings outside their house.

Family Meal in Brazil Eating "feijoada" with Ligia´s family Feijoada is a stew of beans with beef and pork, which is a typical Portuguese dish. Feijoada is also typically cooked in former Portuguese colonies.

Havana, Cuba Waterfront and new city areas

Havana, Cuba The rooftops of “old” Havana

The Costa Family with all their possessions 1994 Havana, Cuba

A week’s worth of groceries in Havana, Cuba. The Costa family spends around $64 per week.