Category Archives: São Luís

Coffee on the Carajás line

Posted on June 13, 2011 by travellingtoothbrushes

Having done Brazil’s planes and automobiles, Phil and I are intrigued to give the trains a go. Squinting in the harsh 6am morning light at Anjo da Guarda station, we hand over £10 each for a ticket entitling us to … Continue reading →

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The incredi-bull parties keeping tradition alive

Posted on June 12, 2011 by travellingtoothbrushes

Once upon a time, within the dry, hot plains of an inland farm in northeast Brazil, there was a beautiful ox – the most beautiful in all the country. Wracked with food cravings in the midst of her pregnancy, a … Continue reading →

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