So now that I've given you the picturesque beach, ocean and palm tree view of Boipeba I guess it's about time to share some of the photos I took in "town". When I say town I mean Velha Boipeba. I refer to a town with ONE cobblestone paved road. I refer to a town that has no cars and moves their goods from one side of the island to another by horse and cart. I have to say that I'm very disappointed in myself for not documenting more of the peoples story in Boipeba. But I really have anxiety about being a tourist. It's odd being a white girl in South America. There's no hiding. Every day I leave the house I feel like I've just showed up to a rodeo in a suit and tie. On top of that, being a white girl with a fancy camera? Well, I'm just begging to be heckled. I really didn't want to invade these people's lives. I didn't want to make it seem as though their way of life was a novelty to the rich white girl who was there for 2 weeks pretending to speak Portuguese while getting a tan. Having said that, my photos do not have many people in them which, I feel, ultimately makes them less interesting. So, sorry I let you down. I know you had SUUUCCHH high expectations for my next post. I plan on getting better at this once I can speak more of ANY language other than English. Beijos.
Walking through the interior to get to the beach. |
Main road that goes from one side of the island to the other. |
Velha Boipeba |
Majestic donkey on the side of the road |
Velha Boipeba |
Velha Boipeba |
Majestic horse on the side of the road |
Velha Boipeba |
Velha Boipeba |
Velha Boipeba |
The Church of the Holy Spirit of Velha Boipeba |
The Church of the Holy Spirit of Velha Boipeba, |
Lois |
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