TheBajanFootprint

Stories of Barbadian teens beyond the shores of the Caribbean Sea.

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Fim de tarde na UFPE - Recife, Pernambuco (by trintae7) 

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Recife - Pernambuco (by Valter Patrial)

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Cores de tempero. #goiania #feira #nofilter

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Life is what you make it.

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We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.

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Praia de Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco.

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On October 10th, I turned 21 and celebrated a second birthday here in Brazil! We went to an all-you-can-eat styled pizzeria and Italian restaurant (called rodízio), which is absolutely heaven for me. All the types of pizza you could possibly imagine, even one topped with salad. Then the icing on the cake (pun fully intended) was the sparkler candle I used, which burned for almost three minutes while everyone chanted the Portuguese version of Happy Birthday (Brazilians too love to get hype for anything). Afterwards, we walked along the beach, then hit up our favourite watering hole. Definitely one for the books, and I thank everyone who sent me cards and messages, called, and helped me celebrate :) My twentieth year was a milestone as I learned so much about myself, both in Barbados and in Brazil. I made so many new connections, friendships, experiences and stories. I definitely have fond memories of being 20, but now I want to see what 21 has in store for me :)

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Weekend road trip to Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca, Pernambuco. Three Portugueses, four Brazilians from out of state, and one very happy Bajan.

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BARBADOS SUMMER VK! 2014

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A tad lazy!

Hey Everyone, 

So, what can I say? These past 3 months have been pretty difficult for me. Despite, all I did to make it to Barbados asap, my grandmother died the very next day after my arrival. I am pretty devastated still, that I didn't get the chance to tell her Goodbye and I love you. She meant the world to me and I cannot imagine my life without her and the memories of her. So shout out to my newest angel, Eva Estwick a.k.a my SweetGirl.

Despite, my grandmother's passing I was able to enjoy my month in Barbados, being my first Crop Over in 2 years. I participated in foreday which was a first for me and I enjoyed it. Most of all during my trip to Barbados I realised what was most important to me, and that is FAMILY. I love my fam yalll reall bawd. With this new found recognition I found myself. I found out that Ashlee, doesn't like the things she thought she liked. Does that make sense? Ashlee likes to be along, likes to do her own thing. I mean whhy wasn't I ok with this in the first place? hmmm.

Anyways, I am back in Brazil after getting 8+ average my first year at UNI in PORTUGUESE!! LOOK OUT! I am mad proud of myself, like seriously. Somehow, I feel like I could be doing more. Don't know how but when I find out I will let you guys know. 

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Check my stiff tail #cropoverprep #oleola #columbia #worldcup2014

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Congresso Nacional em Brasília. #brasilia #bajanfootprint

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Natureza💚 #saltodoitiquira

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Encontrei minhas irmãs brasileiras. #felicidades #felizaniversárioLuana

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 Mario Gotze hands Germany World Cup title

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BARBADIANS AT MELANINA, BRASILIA DF. BRAZIL.

Always nice to come across other Bajans and hear your accent live for once.