I went to Olinda for a concert last night. I didn't bring my camera because I wasn't sure about the crowd, but I should have. I saw Móveis Coloniais de Acaju, they were awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zZ0cnn6GNw
They had great stage presence and really interacted with the fans. Also I got bit by a red mosquito (inside joke).
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Beach!
Took a weekend to go see some beach's with some friends (mostly AIESEC) Julliana, Ericka, Roldolfo, Fillipe and Bia. We went to another town called João Pessoa, it is the capital city of a small province called Paraíba. Apparently, it is the city with the most trees in the world, aside from Paris. Also, it is the the city that is the furthest east in Brasil, meaning it is the closest point from Brasil to Africa.
We also made stops in Pitimbu, Praia Bela, Tambaba and Praia do Coqueirinho. Tambaba is interesting becuase it is a nudest beach. Unfortunately, I was the only one willing to go to the nudest part, but I was not going to go alone.
Pics
We also made stops in Pitimbu, Praia Bela, Tambaba and Praia do Coqueirinho. Tambaba is interesting becuase it is a nudest beach. Unfortunately, I was the only one willing to go to the nudest part, but I was not going to go alone.
Pics
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Tobias!
My friend Joao's dog Tobias
Tobias was a street dog. So he does not like people, this is a big problem since he is so cute everyones first reaction is to pet him. Tobias sees this as his opportunity to show how tough he is and will bite.
Tobias finally came around to me and will not leave me alone when I see him now.
Tobias likes to spend his days chasing his tail and following Joao around.
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Tobias was a street dog. So he does not like people, this is a big problem since he is so cute everyones first reaction is to pet him. Tobias sees this as his opportunity to show how tough he is and will bite.
Tobias finally came around to me and will not leave me alone when I see him now.
Tobias likes to spend his days chasing his tail and following Joao around.
Coque
It is very interesting how the roads just seem to go around favela's. One of the real roads in Coque was from on old Go-Kart track. Here are some pics to get more of a sense of the town. These were taken on my home the other day. And horses are quite common in Recife, not just in favela's but also in the city. Chickens, pigs and cows can also be seen walking around. For some reason I keep seeing ducks and horses hang out together?
In contrast, here is some pics of the sound studio we are working on.
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In contrast, here is some pics of the sound studio we are working on.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Recifie Antigo
A few weeks ago I went to Recife Antigo with Vivi and another intern Diego from El Salvador. Most of the information here is from Vivi, she was like our tour guide. This is where the european settlers first came to Recife and it is the oldest part of town, Its kind of like the old port of montreal (except for with the port).
The big phallic looking thing was erected in 2000. Ironically the artist is known for sculptures of female body parts. Apparently there was some opposition to building a giant tower of Rupert Russell the wonder muscle but the locals have grown to become quitefondle fond of the big baby arm holding an apple.
ok, sorry, I had to get that out of my system...
More pictures!
Recife Antigo is known as the Venice of Brasil because it has a lot of different colour buildings and water. One of the cool things about having buildings like this is that there is no need for ugly signs. The green building is known as the green bar and plays rock music and is a very relaxed atmosphere. In contrast, the black bar (no picture but looks the same as the green bar but is obviously back) is emo/gothic and gay.
Throughout Brasil you can find amazing graffiti art and Recife Antigo is no exception. Above is just a small example.
We went to a modern art museum, its kinda cool and I got some good pics
Finally here is a video of a drum band that plays and marches in the streets. It was one of my best days in Recife...
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The big phallic looking thing was erected in 2000. Ironically the artist is known for sculptures of female body parts. Apparently there was some opposition to building a giant tower of Rupert Russell the wonder muscle but the locals have grown to become quite
ok, sorry, I had to get that out of my system...
More pictures!
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Recife Antigo is known as the Venice of Brasil because it has a lot of different colour buildings and water. One of the cool things about having buildings like this is that there is no need for ugly signs. The green building is known as the green bar and plays rock music and is a very relaxed atmosphere. In contrast, the black bar (no picture but looks the same as the green bar but is obviously back) is emo/gothic and gay.
Throughout Brasil you can find amazing graffiti art and Recife Antigo is no exception. Above is just a small example.
We went to a modern art museum, its kinda cool and I got some good pics
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Finally here is a video of a drum band that plays and marches in the streets. It was one of my best days in Recife...
Things I like about Brasil
1) Showering
People here shower 2-3 times a day.
2) Sleeping
Whether its sleeping in or taking a nap Brazilians get their 8 hours!
3) Feasting
Every meal is a feast and they always have extra for guests!
4) Dancing
When people go out to dance they actually dance
People here shower 2-3 times a day.
2) Sleeping
Whether its sleeping in or taking a nap Brazilians get their 8 hours!
3) Feasting
Every meal is a feast and they always have extra for guests!
4) Dancing
When people go out to dance they actually dance
Friday, July 24, 2009
More work Stuff
Here are some pics
The picture of the little blue house was taking from the entrance from where I work and is a typical house in Coque. The picture of the big building is where I do most of my work. It is the NEIMFA. Nucleo Educacional Irmaos Menores de Francisco de Assis or something about educational brothers of St. Francis of Assisi. I'm going to try to explain something now that even I still don't really understand. It is a non-profit spiritual and educational group that has been working in Coque since 1986. It let's Coque Vive use its building and classrooms so a natural partnership has formed. Now with a name like NEIMFA you would think it is a christian groupe, WRONG! As far as I can tell they are some sort of mix of Buhdisim, Christian and Taoism? It is very holistic. Here are some pic of Buddha and St. Francis and a couple of other entities chillin together. Anyways even if I don't understand them, they do good work.
Here is a video of one of my classes and some of my students. The other teacher is named Help or Help-e as her students call her.
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The picture of the little blue house was taking from the entrance from where I work and is a typical house in Coque. The picture of the big building is where I do most of my work. It is the NEIMFA. Nucleo Educacional Irmaos Menores de Francisco de Assis or something about educational brothers of St. Francis of Assisi. I'm going to try to explain something now that even I still don't really understand. It is a non-profit spiritual and educational group that has been working in Coque since 1986. It let's Coque Vive use its building and classrooms so a natural partnership has formed. Now with a name like NEIMFA you would think it is a christian groupe, WRONG! As far as I can tell they are some sort of mix of Buhdisim, Christian and Taoism? It is very holistic. Here are some pic of Buddha and St. Francis and a couple of other entities chillin together. Anyways even if I don't understand them, they do good work.
Here is a video of one of my classes and some of my students. The other teacher is named Help or Help-e as her students call her.
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