Libraries, to me, are intriguing and exciting; the smell of books (yup, there is nothing like the smell of a newly published book, and no matter what anyone says, I am certain that most people who enjoy books will have at one time or another simply riffled through a … Read more...
Continue reading...Quite a while ago (actually one of the earlier posts on this blog site), I created a page entitled ‘Photography’, with the intention of telling stories through photographs – the intention is still there, and I have plenty of photographs in various categories that I can probably create … Read more...
Continue reading...I had been in Brazil twice before this particular trip, the first time in the early 1990s, the second about a decade later, and this third time another decade subsequent. Whereas on the first trip I had visited family in the southern area of the country and never made it to Rio, … Read more...
Continue reading...I spent several days in Rio, and once I got acclimatized to the city itself and its vibes and undercurrents, I felt more at ease. Yes, I became more aware of my surroundings, and I would make sure the gate to my apartment building was … Read more...
Continue reading...It was time for me to say goodbye to my friends in Curitiba and make my way to Rio de Janeiro. It was early morning, and I had arranged for a taxi to take me to the airport. I had tried to book accommodation in advance in Rio, and imparted the … Read more...
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