An authentic bAss doozy

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 From:  Robert L Bass - view profile
Date:  Sun, Sep 4 2005 11:54 am
Email:   Robert L Bass <s...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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I've spotted several 'bent Brasilieros during the month and
something that we've been here.  Yesterday this gent passed me
while I was waiting at a light.  We passed him a few moments
later and managed to catch this shot as he glided along the
beachfront road.

The "thumbs up" is the Brazilian version of our "OK" sign which
has an altogether different meaning when used here.  :^)


http://photos.bassburglaralarms.com/Salvador_2/DSC_7005_Recumbent.jpg


A couple of weeks ago I returned to the renowned Igregia do Sao
Francisco, the finest example of baroque architecture in South
America if not the world.  I brought my camera, prepared to spend
a few minutes recording the splendor of the church for the
benefit of friends and family back home.


Sadly, due to the frequent abuse of flash by tourists, the church
instituted a rule prohibiting all photography.  No amount of
persuasion would get them to budge. (sniff)


Undaunted (or at least only somewhat so) I went outside and spoke
with the Policia Militar who was guarding the entrance to the
church.  The PM was friendly and understood our predicament.  I
took his photo and we chatted a while about tourists, Pelourinho,
police work, etc.


The next morning we returned before the church would open for
tourists and the faithful.  The policeman unlocked the door, got
the caretaker to turn on the lights and we got to spend an hour
and a half in the sanctuary with no one to bother us.


A few of my photos of this exceptionally beautiful church are in
my archive at http://photos.bassburglaralarms.com/Salvador.  Hope
some enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them.


Tchau,


Robert L Bass
www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
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Regards,
Robert L Bass