Category Archives: Brazil 2014

Switzerland-France

Posted on 2014-06-20 by Bartholomew Barker

I had an extra ticket for the Switzerland-France match this afternoon so I asked my landlord, Alain, to accompany me since he’d been so nice to take me out the other evening. Before we headed off to the stadium, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, france, salvador da bahia, switzerland, world cup | 3 Comments

The Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim

Posted on 2014-06-19 by Bartholomew Barker

Happy Corpus Christi Day! I’ve had multiple locals complain that there were too many holidays in Brazil but that’s because they count any day the national team plays as a holiday. Thursday 19 June 2014 is a national holiday to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, salvador da bahia | 2 Comments

The Place To Be

Posted on 2014-06-18 by Bartholomew Barker

Monday night I went to the Fan Fest to watch the USA defeat Ghana and the line to pass security was almost half an hour long. They only had two screens active so it felt much more crowded than opening … Continue reading →

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Astralgia

Posted on 2014-06-17 by Bartholomew Barker

Astralgia The sun still sets in the west But the moon is upside down Its silent seas reversed Swirling clockwise into an ocean That lulls me to sleep Like interstate traffic back home The stars still rise in the east … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014, Poetry | Tagged brazil, southern cross | 1 Comment

Germany-Portugal

Posted on 2014-06-16 by Bartholomew Barker

Having learned my lesson after the first match here in Salvador, I bought my round-trip bus ticket to the stadium at Shopping Barra and received my card. The volunteers were emphasizing to everyone that they needed to keep the card … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo, salvador da bahia, world cup | 3 Comments

Unexpected Dinner

Posted on 2014-06-15 by Bartholomew Barker

My plan was for a stressless Saturday. I’d just hang out in the apartment and watch the matches, only going out to find food when hungry and I was doing a good job at nothing until Uruguay scored their penalty … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, salvador da bahia, world cup | 4 Comments

Lucky Bart

Posted on 2014-06-13 by Bartholomew Barker

I suppose one of these days my luck will run out but it wasn’t today. My benefactor only made it into Salvador early this morning after attending the opening match in Sao Paulo. So, to pick up my game tickets, … Continue reading →

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Fan Fest

Posted on 2014-06-12 by Bartholomew Barker

It’s opening day! I visited the Fan Fest area late this morning and was impressed that they had everything put together and ready for the Brazil – Croatia match which was to begin at 5pm. Having time to kill, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, salvador da bahia, world cup | 2 Comments

Around All Saints Bay

Posted on 2014-06-11 by Bartholomew Barker

(Note there are more photos on Facebook.) I hope no one gets the wrong impression of this blog but I had to post this image which is what I saw when I awoke this morning. Two rainbows in three days is … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged british cemetery, lighthouse, salvador da bahia | 5 Comments

Flying South for the World Cup

Posted on 2014-06-10 by Bartholomew Barker

I made it to Miami International Airport with plenty of time to spare, just the way I like it. If I’d planned to cut it close, I would have been very stressed when I was stuck in traffic on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil 2014 | Tagged brazil, salvador da bahia, world cup | 10 Comments