CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO – HELLO SAO PAULO

As they gathered their belongings and prepared to head into the city, there was a moment of quiet reflection among the group. They had arrived at their destination, but somehow, it felt like their journey was just beginning. Sophia broke the silence. "So, who's ready to take the Biennale by storm?" A cheer went up from the group. As they made their way towards the taxi stand, Jasmine fell into step beside Lenny. "You know," she said, "when we first missed our flight, I thought this whole trip was going to be a disaster." Lenny nodded, understanding. "And now?" Jasmine smiled, looking at their new friends ahead of them, then back at the Estrela do Rio bobbing gently in the river. "Now, I wouldn't change a thing." Lenny threw an arm around her shoulders. "Me neither, Jas. Me neither. Now, let's go make some art that'll knock their socks off!" As they piled into taxis and headed towards the Biennale, Jasmine felt a surge of confidence and creativity. Whatever challenges lay ahead,