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)
So I got home midday Monday after 27 hours of planes, queues and cars. An epic trip in the context of all my previous travels in terms of: the places visited, the people who hosted us and the global event attended. However, another huge factor was my travel companions. A year or so ago some … Continue reading Tour Team Mates
Amazing, fun loving, smiling, helpful... At the stadiums On the beaches Volunteering Cafes Street football Restaurants Ushers / Corporate security Street performers disguised as waiters And even on laundry day. This lady has seen it all before from tourists and still had a smile on her face. To one and all from our travels, a … Continue reading People we met along the way
I'm very much a learner re photography so apologies for the Brazil trip photo quality. I'm using an old compact with a couple of lens issues but it's easy to carry and very flexible which is key. However, I've tried to learn some basics of composition so I had to laugh when this happened. I … Continue reading Photography Digression
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
The biggest surprise about Sugarloaf mountain for me was the small rainforest tucked round the back of it. Wildlife, though I know not what. Bamboo, which surprised me, my ignorance showing there. Greenery and verdant growth wherever you looked. Interspersed with flowers blooming And beaten by the heavy rain A delightful surprise on top of … Continue reading Sugarloaf Rainforest (Rio left overs)
After a morning walk on the beach, and a glimpse of a classic dhow fisherman at work, it was time to pack and move on. This leads to a mention of our second overnight bus trip, courtesy of our fearless (bar flying) Ieader. Recife to Salvador, a mere 14 hour jaunt. This time in tighter … Continue reading Recife exit and Bus Redux: Convoy…trucking through the night
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
A brighter day in Recife (Jun 27th), so a day to tour the locale especially with no football on. We're staying in a beach front skyscraper with an interesting view down to the foyer. Our choice would have been a pousada in Olinda (see part 2) but nothing was available, though it's not a bad … Continue reading Recife Recap – part 1: view after the rain
Travel, Turmoil & Tom Foolery 