send a letter…
To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart. Phyllis Theroux
Another round of Czech please!
Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? (Daily Prompt by wordpress.com). I first went to the Czech Republic in 2008 when a lovely family who have become like my own whenever I visit, agreed to a spontaneous 'culture exchange' experience (think along the story line of The Holiday featuring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz)! Rollerblading... Continue Reading →
Beach, Mountain, Forest… or simply Rio de Janeiro?
It's a coincidence that todays Daily Prompt is Places; Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? (Daily Prompt). Well why have somewhere else entirely when Rio de Janeiro has all those in one city?! I'm back in Rio where my journey in Brazil started a few months ago. On my arrival to the city, the... Continue Reading →
Passport to Reality… The right time
This morning I think God decided He'd had enough of me whining about not wanting to leave Brazil! And rightly so. I mean, I know he says I can talk to him about anything, but I forget that he has a trillion or so other voices to listen to. Like a spoilt child demanding what... Continue Reading →
Praia do Forte and enjoying Acaraje!
The former fishing village still holds much of its rustic charm and character. If sun, sea and sand are on your wish list, away from the overwhelming bustle of Salvador, then Praia do Forte is for you! It's definitely worth the short trip away from the capital of Bahia, where you'll find other tourists seeking the same... Continue Reading →
Comedy of Errors… When does it stop being funny?
Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Write about a time everything did. (Daily Prompt) Considering how much I love travelling, just knowing how much can go wrong is enough to have me make some preparations before hand. But no matter how much I prepare, technology has a way of failing... Continue Reading →
To my friend in sorrow… beyond condolences
How do you deal with the delivery of bad news while on your travels? Does signing for it on the dotted line with the standard cliché apply to all packages of bad news- big or small? A few weeks ago I received sad news that a dear friend was grieving in sorrow. I didn't know... Continue Reading →
Jewel in the heart of Pelourinho… H.Stern
You may be familiar with the Brazilian jewellers H.Stern which has stores located internationally, including world-famous Harrods in Knightsbridge London. If you're a lover of all things beautiful, don't be surprised to find yourself in drawn towards the H.Stern store located in the heart of Salvador's historical district, Pelourinho. Bahia's influence has proudly found its way... Continue Reading →
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