Hi, everybody
It has been a while since I posted about some going-out. I have been living in Sao Luis, Brazil, for a year now and this is the first time I get the chance to visit the Historic Distric, the old Sao Luis. It is a beautiful place.
I have to thank these two friends I met when I started at the instituion where I am getting trained to take the college admission test. They have been very kind with me showing me around and keeping in contact despite the pandemic. Even though Brazil registers outrageous numbers, the economy is pretty much in motion and people keep going to places.
It has not been easy for me since I arrived here. The pressure of learning the language fast enough to go through the examination and college, the pain of being away from my family and friends, among other things have made me feel down more often than I wish.
And then, you go out to a place like this and you find this kind of message.
So, I tried to have a good time. It had been a while since I last went out till night in the streets. But this place and the people around made me feel safe.
I loved the background here.
Some of the houses looked a bit ugly, neglected, but still they looked amazing. Here you can appreciate the famous azulejos tiles on the walls. Some date back to the 17th Century.
It's like time stopped here. It can feel very nostalgic.
This is me, trying to look happy.
I was impressed at the size of the buildings. All look very imposing, especially with this light, half artificial, half natural. This area was originally colonized by the French, then occupied by the Dutch and finally ruled by the Portuguese. They are very well preserved as example of their architecture.
I could not miss at least one image of the sunset. Not the best angle, but...
Sao Luis is actually an island joined by a bridge with the rest of the state of Maranhao
This one looks perfect in B&W
I liked this fellow here. It looked like it is used to strangers passing by.
Alongside the colonial buildings, new places with modern infrastructure are available as part of the touristic attraction. There are tons of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Some look modern, others combine colonial buildings with some modern features. There was this place with live brazilian music. The singer was my friend's friend. It was cool. Not too crowded but warm. You could feel people's support for the performers.
Afetr that, we visited this place acAsa, which is a very popular bar/cafe. We just sat for a while, looked at the menu, mostly fast food. They have a D-J, they have Jazz, Blues, and Techno.
I loved the light out and inside.
My innitial. Another message? I looks a bit spooky, don't you think?
I had the chance to socialize a bit, talk to some college students. They thought I was Uruguayan because of my accent. I told them I was Venezuelan. It was funny, I never thought I could sound like an Uruguayan in Portuguese. I liked the environment. It felt safe. Some police presence. I loved it. I have to go back soon, see more, take more pictures.
Thank you for stopping by. Hope you liked the walk.
All images are my own, taken with a Motorola One Action Smartphone.
Oh wow - you're in Brasil (answered my own question LOL)! It looks elegant and my Dutch genes are singing at the typical lines in the buildings. Where were you before Brasil?
Following you from Chiang Mai in Northenr Thailand - and yes, I know what t is to have to learn a new language and find a way to fit into a new place. Hang in there.
Hahaha. Thanks for your kind words.
I was born in the US (while my father was attending grad school), both my parents are Venezuelan, so I am Venezuelan too, moved there when I was 6. Lived in Puerto Ordaz and Cumaná there. Been here for a year now.
So, you have Dutch parents?
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What a great little journey you took us on, and there were some really nice photos too. The historic district looks interesting with loads of photo opportunities. A great way to spend a weekend I think. :)
Thank you.
It is a great place. I'll try to come more often and visit other areas I did not have the chance to see this time.
I'll try to compile specific places and things to do and how expensive all of that can be
Certainly looks like a good spot to go back a few times. Enjoy.
Beautiful photographs of a beautiful area. The 17th Century buildings are just incredible.
I'm glad you got to hang with some friends and peers. Seems a good night to me.
I had a friend from Tonga. He learned English from a tutor that was from Wales. He'd never been in England, but spoke with a hard edge Welsh accent. It was quite attractive on him, and his clientele just loved it (he was a high end chef).
It was a good night. Thanks
I had to look up Tonga 😗
So many tiny and remote places in this world!
That's cool that people can get the accent of someon they learned from. I was surprised about what they said about mine. The Venezuelan and Uruguayan accents are quite different.
Oh these are cool Abby, thank you for sending me the link @imabby17
The tiles on some of the buildings are fantastic as was the wee fellow!
Glad you liked it
I certainly did, so what made you choose to goto Brazil and sound Uruguayan🤣