Another sunny day in the north east of Brazil . The long beach of Recife
is named Boa Viagem (Nice Trip). On a day like this the beach is full of people.
Choose a chair and sit down. The man who owns the chairs will serve you all day
with cold drinks.
Looking from Olinda – Where Mauritius
of Nassau resided in the 17th century – you see the coast of Boa Viagem in the distance.
All day “Vendedores” (sellers) walk along the water edge
trying to sell their goods. All kinds of food and drinks, but also hats, suntan
lotion, CD’s….
Two “Repentistas” come to sing for us. Say a word and they will improvise for you.
At some places the beach dives
steep into the sea…. The “vendedores” struggle to keep their carts out of the
water.
The evening comes early. Even earlier because large
apartment blocs cast their shadows over the beach. They are reflected in the retreating
water on the beach.
A large dead sea turtle is washed ashore. The men of the city cleaning take it away.
The sun bathers call it a day. The sellers get their things
together to leave for their homes.
Some people stay to enjoy the fading light. Around 6 the sun
sets and everything will be dark.
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