São Luís and Alcântara 16, 17 and 21 November


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November 22nd 2009
Published: February 1st 2010
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São Luís is the capital of the state of Maranhão. Although the city is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese architecture, it was founded by the French who arrived there from Saint-Malo and Cancale in 1612 under the leadership of Daniel de La Touche, lord of La Ravardiére. They built a fort on the island of Upaon-Açu and gave it the name of Saint-Louis. This was not appreciated by... Read Full Entry



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Alcântara

This church was built by and reserved for the slaves
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Pottery - step 1

An illustration of the technique used by the Indians of the Amazon. This is a line of clay. It is step 1 in making pottery.
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Pottery - step 2

The lines of clay are assembled as shown.
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Pottery - step 3

All is smooth and neatly put into shape.
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Pottery -step 4

The pots are then put in the fire as shown in the background.
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Museo de Artes Visuais

A group picture!
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Hotel Colonial

We stayed her after our trip to Lecois Maranheses
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Hotel Colonial

The whole front is covered with tiles.
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Hotel Colonial

Entry to rooms
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Hotel Colonial

the tiles are in 3D!



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