Venezuela exchange team enjoys visit

Raquel Brito expected a difficult adjustment to American culture when arriving in Pittsburgh, but never the warm welcome extended to her and the rest of her Venezuelan exchange team. 'This has been such a good experience,' she said during a Wednesday visit to the Alle-Kiski Valley. 'I have had a lot of fun and learned a lot.' Brito is one of four professional adults participating in Rotary International's Group Study Exchange program. Brito, along with Diego Brito, the group's team leader and a Venezuelan Rotarian who is not related to Raquel, and Katia Rivas and Silvia Gil visited the Valley to learn about the region's history and enjoy a paddle down the Kiski River.