People will not get over me being Brazillian. All day, people are shouting at me in Portuguese or saying things quietly if they walk past me closely enough, and I'm like, I wish I could help you, but I'm not a "Brazileña" and have no idea what possible obscenities or compliments you're spitting at me. On one hand, it seems like sort of an advantage, because I guess if people think I'm Brazillian, then I'm less foreign and less of a target in that regard. But, on the other hand, since it draws so much attention, it's not long before people find out that I don't speak Portuguese, (in cases where they actually ask) then I'm back foreign. Overall, it's weird for people to mistake my identity so widely. It feels weird/confusing. It's also interesting how brown skin is viewed/categorized in different parts of the world.
Today, I went to the docks. The weather was a bit cooler today, but still warm. Nice walking weather. Being by the water was nice and there were several little restaurants off the water. That white bridge looked interesting, so I took a picture of it, then, a bit further down, I saw a sign explaining it. It's actually a tourist attraction called Puente de la Mujer and it's supposed to be in the shape of two people doing the Tango. That one where I'm standing in the middle of the road, yes, the cars are coming, but in the back center, you can see the Obelisk/Obelisco. On my way back, I had to stop at one of the lavish Starbucks cafes. I guess they're not as fancy as they seem , but compared to everything else in the are, they're very nice. I ended up having a sandwich and just eating the inside because the bread was soggy and a chocolate muffin to go.
Notes:
*it's fat Tuesday and there's some huge partying going on in Palermo. Some hostel guests are having a barbeque.
*I got a new email today saying that final exams aren't until July 7th. Clearly they want people to waste money frantically changing tickets.
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Hi Adrienne! Love your Blog :-)
ReplyDelete:) thanks for reading!
DeleteIt looks so lonely outside and all the cars appear to be the same. Maybe it's the Matrix!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty early, so it was kind of empty. Also, there are more people near the center of the city ( where the obelisk is) walking around and such. I was thinking that too about the cars when I first got here. They do look very similar.
DeleteLooks more like an airplane wing than the tango thing
ReplyDeleteLol, I think it's supposed to be a very rough interpretation. Like that part that dips in is the knee and the whole thing is two people leaning way back. That's my guess. When I was on my way back, I happened to walk past two people trying to do the pose so that they could explain it to their daughter who was watching very confused.
DeleteYea Kayla and I was trying to figure out that tango thing too, I guess with some imagination I can see it. Looks like you are getting around more and learning some things. I never seen Oreos like that.
ReplyDeleteI just seen the train crash there, is that big news or had you seen it?
No, I hadn't heard about that. But I haven't been watching tv either. Every time I walk by the tv, the game is on though.
DeleteYeah, on the pack it says those Oreos are new. I'd never seen those either. They didn't have any original. Not even double stuffed.
That's funny how much they automatically think you're Brazilian. That bridge thing is interesting - I suppose I see the image. The muffin looks bombbb.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Brasileira is how you say Brazilian girl in Português by the way ;)
Ok, it really does look good, but it was extra dry right up to the top/"good part" :/
DeleteThanks, heu heu lololol
Heu heu I'lll cook you Spanish meal too also as well ;)
DeleteI thought the muffin was an ugly cookie.
ReplyDeleteYou have to change your plane ticket again? Oh, that sucks to be mistaken to know a language. Everyone knew I was just not going to understand anything they were going to say, made ish easier. I do love your little chicken change purse.
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