Thursday, March 20, 2014

Little Bit of Life



Sketches from the trip. Beira Mar beach. This place is buzzing with life as early as 5 am. People jogging, flirting, art and artists.

The second sketch is of a fishing boat. This is one of the symbols of the town. A "jangada", as it is called, is a traditional wooden boat used to fish. Beautiful.

Siriguela is this little fruit that ranges from yellowish green to deep red in color. It has a somewhat hairy seed and it tastes divine. Climbing the tree, seating on the branches and eating it with local kids is highly recommended.

And of course my Shushu. This is him, trying to occupy the same space as a way to make sure I am not going anywhere. As a cockapoo, he's always had a certain needy/clingy quality to his personality that's getting a little bit more evident as he ages, but I love him to death!!!

His sister, however, is too cool for that stuff ;-)

22 comments:

Tammie Lee said...

such lovely memories, paintings and photos!

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

Beautiful sketches! And those furry friends...so darn cute!

Melissa said...

Love the sketches!

The pups are sweet.

AntiquityTravelers said...

Beautiful sketches, and gorgeous pooches

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Riot Kitty said...

Thanks for sharing! Sweet all around.

ANN ALICIA LAUGH said...

Thks fort sharing ! I miss travelling...si you made my day!

Caffeine Girl said...

All beautiful, but the perspective on that boat blew me away.

Sherri B. said...

I love all this sketching you're now doing! And your dogs are both so precious...

Annette said...

always love your sketches and stories they are so light and airy xo

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

I super LOVE your travel journal, Ana! Snuggles and cuddles from our pooches are just the best, aren't they? I don't know what I would do without my Ellie.

Willow said...

Great sketches.
Biera Mar Beach sounds intriguing !

Your pups are wonderful .

Magic Love Crow said...

Your sketches and puppies make me smile ;o) Thank you ;o) Have a wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

LOVE!
The seaside, the fruit,
the sail boat and
you Shushu and his
sister!
Happy Sunday Wishes!

Leovi said...

I love these watercolors! wonderful dogs!

Kyra Wilson said...

Your blog is always such a relaxed and pleasant glimpse. :) Lovely as always! (my dogs are both needy. Yeesh.)

Red Shoes said...

Flirting?

At 5AM?

I've NEVERbeen good at fliring, regardless of what time is has been...

I LOVE your sketches and your dogs...

All wonderful!

~shoes~

Bohlen said...

What a lovely post! Not only because you are showing favorites of mine: dogs and beaches - perfect pair- but because of the delicate coloring of the sketch. So brilliant!

floating thru fields said...

love your new header with the beautiful bird :)

Meera Rao said...

I love your vacation sketches! So colorful and gives a sense of relaxed times ! Beautiful .

BIKBIK AND RORO said...

Beautiful! These sketches are among my favourites of yours :)

Terra said...

Sweet dogs and watercolors. The fruit is a new one to me.