Free commerce at the Praia do Futuro in Brazil.
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I had prepared this post a while ago, and now, responding tom the usually kind request from ‘Where’s my backpack’, with the intriguing and interesting theme of street markets, here is my contribution, from the sandy streets along the beach coast of Fortaleza, Northeastern Brazil… Thanks again, Ailsa!
Forgot your kid’s floaty or toys, and now have a sobbing toddler next to you? You’ll get help from a stranger, kindly offering you the most colorful, cheerful styles..
No bathing suit? No problem! Have a preference for bikinis? They’ve got hundreds of options! Forgot your flip flops or in search for really cool looking ones? They’ve got your size!
Sun glasses, sun tan lotions, nail polish, sun dresses, hats, traditional arts & crafts, handmade table cloths and hammocks, artistic performers, and, off course, fresh seafood, grilled cheeses, coconut water, roasted peanuts…
A very democratic, free market, right there, while you’re enjoying yourself with a bowl of steamed crabs!
sun dresses, bathing suit covers, beach blouses
sun hats & henna tattoos
sun glasses
floaties & toys
handmade hammocks...
12-seater table cloth
...and native jewelry
freshly cooked shrimp brought to your table by the vendor
- flip flops became so popular that now the beach restaurants have “official” brand stores!
- And the best way to deal with the heat: here comes the ice-cream!
brasileiro? latino? no speak americano?? click!
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good feedback!
ailsapm
June 1, 2012 at 5:35 pm
This week’s travel challenge is a tricky one, but I bet you’re up to it! xxx Ailsa http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/06/01/rhythm/
3rdCultureChildren
June 2, 2012 at 1:42 am
Thanks, Ailsa! Will have to check it out!
ailsapm
June 2, 2012 at 1:43 am
Yaay!
canoe & communications
May 30, 2012 at 9:47 pm
those shrimps look tasty
3rdCultureChildren
May 30, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Yes, indeed!
Aaron
May 29, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Absolutely excellent post! My wife is from Brazil, this really resonates with me!
3rdCultureChildren
May 29, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Thank you, Aaron, for stopping by and sharing your stories… Please feel free to search around and/or ask any questions while visiting… Thanks for your kind words…
The Retiring Sort
May 29, 2012 at 9:13 am
Great shots- so much to see!
3rdCultureChildren
May 29, 2012 at 10:55 am
Absolutely!
ailsapm
May 28, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Yummy, seaside shrimp, preferably eaten lying in a homemade hammock! Really enjoyed your post, and so happy your WordPress issues have been fixed, yaay! xxx
3rdCultureChildren
May 28, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Just too good… and the bet: it’s all true…
Greetings from our side of the world!
Imelda
May 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm
beautiful photos. They remind me of my native country – Philippines.
3rdCultureChildren
May 28, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Thank you very much, Imelda! I’m glad the post brought you memories back… I just thought about going with something not formal, not a real “street market”, in the strict sense, but showing what is the “free market” here in Brazil, especially when it comes to buying goods at the beachfront… I find it amazingly unique, courageous, and business-smart…
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your impressions!
Adrienne
July 20, 2011 at 10:33 pm
I am excited to see all of this when I get to Fortaleza. You don’t get this kind of service at the beaches in the US. It will be a nice change of pace!
3rd Culture Children
July 20, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Hello Adrienne! Glad to know you’ll visit Fortaleza. Beautiful city, with a pretty nice coast line. The rest of the state is also gorgeous. We try to visit Fortaleza any chance we have, since we’ve got (Brazilian ) family there… Enjoy your time na “Cidade do Sol”!