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    A goat that lived in the area has just been killed by another animal. Her babies are now fed by one of Binho's daughter, who brings milk every morning. by: raquel_tgur Views[168] Children almost never leave the Raso: the closest city is about 60km away and is hart to reach without a four-wheeled drive, which people there obviously don't have. Life is simple and safe, nature around is beautiful and a large piece of land - 6,4 thousand square kilometers - is destined to the Pankararés by Brazilian law. In spite of that, kids usually just want to grow old, find a job and move out of the desertic place. This is still the dream of many adultos, too. by: raquel_tgur Views[171] In spite of being so difficult to live in, Raso da Catarina has been inhabited bu Pankararé indians for many centuries. Today, a few families that descend from the Pankararés still live in that area. Here is Binho, patriarch of one of these families. by: raquel_tgur Views[262] Cactuses o different kinds are the main vegetation at Raso da Catarina and are important characters of the place. by: raquel_tgur Views[235] Raso da Catarina is one of the driest places in Bahia, Brazil. It hardly ever rains there and, when it does, it's vegetation automatically becomes green. It is so hostile that it was used as a refuge by Brazilian outlaws that lived in the Northeast of the country during the first half of the 1900th century: the so called
     

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    Monday, 14 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I have always been shy and, for that, have been much more observative than talkative. Since I’ve discovered photography as a mean of communication, at the age of 19, it seemed to me like the perfect way to show places, people and stories and, at the same ... Read more >
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