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I got a new job at the end of last year which has kept me super busy. This confetti was a test for a thing at work.

Full of raging waterfalls, quiet rivers and bright blue macaws, Jescika Lemes’ (@jescikalemes) photos give the impression that she’s on a permanent vacation. Jescika, a 26-year-old travel agent, lives with her boyfriend Phillipe Millard (@phillipemillard) in the central-west Brazilian city of Bonito, a destination revered for its crystal-clear waters and well-preserved wildlife. “Working in tourism allows me to be close to nature and help others achieve their dreams,” she says. Familiar with every rock, twist and turn of the water, snorkeling in Rio da Prata is a favorite activity. “You can feel sand bubbling up from the bottom of the river. The grains that emerge are all different shades of blue and very surprising,” Jescika says.

Duré 3 horas haciendo esto.

Ash Wednesday marks the end of most Carnival celebrations around the world. On Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent, Anglican, Catholic and Lutheran Christians place ashes on their foreheads as a reminder of human mortality. In many countries, such as Mexico, Chile, the Philippines, Italy and the United States, millions of observers flock to local churches to receive ashes from their priests. Despite its huge Catholic population, the vast majority of Brazilians do not formally observe Ash Wednesday, as many Carnival celebrations continue through Ash Wednesday and only cease at the end of the week.