Although we're back home there's some items I'll continue to post amongst the other flotsam and jetsam that strikes me as worth writing about. So another homage to Grace Jones but as it was near the small fishing port in Rio Vermelho, Salvador she has been transported to the mermaid world. They've also found Bigfoot … Continue reading Murals / Art 2 (Brazil flashback)
History, colour, life... that's Salvador. Everything turned up a little louder. Our second world heritage site of the trip and it knocked Olinda into a cocked hat. Olinda shut at 6.00pm whereas Pelourinho and other suburbs were not even starting yet. So a quick homage as we travel later today and I'll try do it … Continue reading Stunning Salvador – Sampler
Murals have been fairly common on our travels so here's a sample from Rio that we came across along the way... Marcelo, Brazil's number 6 Whole side of a block of flats Brazil to win, leaving Messi crying in the corner Our innocent bystander Samba man Copacabana bikini babe, surreal twist with the arm somewhat … Continue reading Murals (Rio left overs)
Olinda is the other side of the river from Recife and well worth a visit as it's a UNESCO world heritage site. It may start with great views from the top of the hill. But then there's fantastic colours... ... buildings: monastery, convent, bar, observatory... Art of all shapes, sizes, styles and more Great street … Continue reading Recife Recap – part 2: World Heritage
By which I mean we only watched two games of football but took them in while doing some tourista activities. Morning saw us wandering from the Lapa area to the Santa Theresa neighbourhood via the Escaderia Selaron. A fantastic piece of artwork that was created and updated for 20 years by Jorge Selaron. It ultimately … Continue reading Day off
Travel, Turmoil & Tom Foolery 