"Carnaval" getaway.

Brazilian “carnaval” is famous all over the world for its irreverence. The louder the samba music, the crowded the streets, the bigger the parades, the better! Even for me, as a native, there was this idea that nowhere within Brazil could one find a way out of the mess (considering my own opinion about this popular party).

Then I found “Venda Nova” in the state of “Espírito Santo”, also in the southeast region. I got so happy finding a perfect refuge for people who enjoy the sounds of nature, the company of a few and the sight of the horizon.

“Venda Nova” is a place where familiar agriculture, mainly coffee plantation, moves the economy, which is, in most cases, run by Italian immigrant successors providing great food, wine and countryside experiences. Needed to say that not only during “carnaval”, but at any time of the year one may enjoy all that.





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Niterói - the other side of Rio.

Yes, the city of Rio de Janeiro is “A Cidade Maravilhosa” (The Wonderful City) and we can see why from Niterói, the other side (literally) of Rio.

However, once in Niterói, there’s much to see if we don’t keep staring just at the other side of the bay that separates these two cities. Here we can find nice people, a calmer environment - since it is a smaller city than its most famous neighbor - beautiful beaches and many other interesting atractions.


Some people say that the best thing about Niterói is the sight of Rio de Janeiro, but these photos can show why it is so important to always look at all directions when traveling.


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The Sunlight State

We have just entered a new year that comes with new perspectives and hopes of love, peace and beauty as it happens every morning when the first beams of light hit the Earth.


The Brazilian northeast region is a special place for enjoying such feelings. Ceará, one of the nine states in that region, for example, is called The Sunlight State, which is justified by the images shown here and the ones I posted under the title “It's SUMMER time!! ”


These photos were shot not later than 6:30 am when, in Ceará, the land is already filled with energy and beauty abounds in many different forms.




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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!!

In order to not get apart from my purpose of showing Brazil, I have included a picture of Christmas decoration in the city of Campos, state of Rio de Janeiro, where I live.

As for my New Year’s message, I ask you permission to include an image not taken in Brazil, but one that represents what people all over the world, from all religious backgrounds, desire year after year: PEACE.

This was taken in the USA when the “first” Gulf War took place. It was the only manifestation for peace that I could witness in the city of Clearwater, Florida, at that time, but it has served to remind people that War, for any purpose, is wrong!!!!!


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Homesick 1

In order to pay homage to my hometown Sobral, in the State of Ceará, northeastern Brazil, I decided to show some of its attractions.



Sobral is considered part of our National Heritage because of its historical buildings and for housing the third most important sacred art museum in our country.



Let the images speak for themselves!

In order of appearance:

Palace of Languages, Portuguese tiles, Dores' Church, The Pieta (D. José Museum's sacred art piece) and the Culture House.

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From the top.

We do have some beautiful mountains. “Pico da Bandeira” (the Flag Peak), located in a convergence of three state lines – Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo – has the most beautiful sunrise view I have ever seen.

From its 2.891,9 meters (9,783.14 ft), it is the third highest peak in Brazil. It is also the most visited, for the Caparaó National Park delivers good camping structure and guidance.


Along the trail, there are many cascades formed by the streams that roll down the mountain and transform the trekking up to the main attraction a real pleasure.


I will conclude this post using some words I published in a newspaper:

“ (…). The first sunrise light, unveiling a “soft ground” made of clouds under our sight, makes our heart pound for the privilege of seeing life from above and gives as the sensation that it is indeed worth visiting “Pico da Bandeira”.



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It's SUMMER time!!

On the first minute of this day, people from the Central, Southeast and South regions of Brazil had their clocks turned forward an hour. It’s Daylight Saving Time, which means it is officially SUMMER





And summer in Brazil means BEACHES!!!


Moreover, when we talk about beaches, none of them is more beautiful and pleasant than JERICOACORA, in the state of Ceará.









Well, it is true that clocks were not turned forward there, for Jericoacoara is located in the Northeast region of our country, but who would think about time in a paradise??!!!



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Brasilia, DF

The second run for the presidential election in Brazil is taking place today. According to the polls, Lula is going to be reelected for a new mandate of four years. I really hope that he take better care of this fantastic country.



For this reason I am posting some images of Brasilia, considered by UNESCO - World Heritage Center
"... a landmark in the history of town planning. "
http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=445



Brasilia is, without a question, a piece of art made real from the sketches of Oscar Niemeyer, a master of modern architecture.





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Let's dance!!!

Don't you feel like dancing "forró"??!!!

These handcrafted pieces, made of clay by popular artists from Caruaru, PE, portray the happy mood of our people.

The name of this type of dance, I was told, has its origin at the WWII when American soldiers, who had a military base set in the Northeast Brazilian Coast, were invited by the local people to participate in parties that were organized "FOR ALL".

We still celebrate good times dancing, among other rhythms, the good and warm "forró".

Grab your partner and let's have fun!!!!

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Where am I?

Before continuing with our journey around Brazil, let me show you, at least in part (the best part), the city where I reside today.



Campos, north of the state of Rio de Janeiro, can be very well represented by its coastal "Farol Beach", as it is called this locality because of the old and interesting lighthouse, which is worth visiting.










By the way, visiting Brazil has a lot to do with being at the beach on a sunny day!






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Campinas, SP

I've just arrived from a trip to Campinas, the second largest city in the state of S. Paulo and I want to show what I saw there. It's not much, but it is sufficient to give you a slight idea of what can be found in that city.

I stayed 2 days in a Cadet School for the annual Wizard (a language center) Congress. By the way, I can show you how to learn Portuguese from WIZARD.

The city is so colorful with the yellow and purple flowers that fall from the "Ipê" trees.

You can learn a lot about Campinas, SP, from Answers.com link on your left.

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Have a good trip!!

This is about Brasil (Portuguese spelling).

My intention is to share information about my country from my own experiences - as a photographer and citizen.

So, if you are interested in finding out more about Brazil, I invite you to join me in this trip.

For now, take a look at this beautiful view captured from my homeland, in the Northeast of Brasil - a state called Ceará.

Have a good one, now!

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