Such an interesting read! The motivation I need to get back into writing about my experiences in Brazil.
The racist face of Brazil’s miscegenation
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 →
“Get tough without ever losing your tenderness.” -Che Guevara.
"Endurecerse sin perder la ternura jamás" -Che Guevara This was Jerry's response to the experience of my first day Buenos Aires. I opened up to him as we ate branch in the calming environment of 'Tea Connection' in Rocoleta, an up market neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Jerry listened patiently as I retold my story again... Continue Reading →
Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer)
Situated on the crown of the 700-metre Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, Cristo Redentor overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro with arms out stretched, blessing the city also know as 'Cidade Maravilhosa- Marvelous City'. Expect large crowds during peak season, and waiting times for a tram will be long. However it's... Continue Reading →
National Historical Museum, Rio de Janeiro
Away from the tourist attractions of Sul Rio, wonder in to Centro, Rio's historical centre where you'll find the Museu Histórico Nacional situated. It's worth spending a few hours to grasp a deeper understanding of Brazil's history. Also home to The Line restaurant. Praca Marechal Ancora, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... Continue Reading →
´Highlighting Brazil’s Complex African Identity And Race Issues´… My response
This is a comment I left on The African or Black Question TAOBQ blog; ´Highlighting Brazil's Complex African Identity And Race Issues` Thank you for referencing my post ´a lighter shade of black...` I´d like to give my opinion on a point made ´But what's up with the Brazilian love for the word "Afro", which... Continue Reading →
You are ‘who you meet!’… And what you eat!
I'm honestly so humbled to meet so many good people during my travels who have some positive influence on me. Brazil has been no exception. After a meeting up with a group at Parque Large, organised by Rio Walkers, we headed to Lapa by bus. I got talking to Alberto. It wasn't long before I... Continue Reading →
I saw this and thought… wow
I recently booked my ticket to Salvador, Bahia! I'm so excited to get on with my Tabom Afro-Brazilian research and be in town for carnival! As I stood at the Avianca airport ticket desk waiting for my São Paulo- Salvador- Rio, tickets to be printed my eyes caught the front cover of their latest magazine.... Continue Reading →
ready… jet… go!!
I'm a strong believer in living for the moment. It's great being spontaneous sometimes. I say sometimes, because as much it's a word attached to my name, there will come a time (most probably when I get married) when I will have to give up my cherished spontaneity. But until then, I'm still very much... Continue Reading →
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