tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post2105155547589584270..comments2024-03-20T11:01:01.559-07:00Comments on Jana's Genealogy and Family History Blog: Sepia Saturday 149–Recife, Brazil ~ A Vintage PostcardJana Iverson Lasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-11461546016740271932012-11-02T14:47:44.688-07:002012-11-02T14:47:44.688-07:00Hi Sheila,
Your son has been to Brazil and Recife...Hi Sheila,<br /><br />Your son has been to Brazil and Recife? How cool! My mom, who is from Brazil, hasn't ever been to Recife.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-33527064408767833852012-11-02T14:01:16.124-07:002012-11-02T14:01:16.124-07:00Catching up very late from last week!
My son has ...Catching up very late from last week!<br /><br />My son has been to Brazil and to Recife, and says it's wonderful.Sheila @ A Postcard a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140046386364588303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-58560749864915254722012-10-29T10:22:01.152-07:002012-10-29T10:22:01.152-07:00Hi Kat,
Yep, Grandpa did collect quite a few post...Hi Kat,<br /><br />Yep, Grandpa did collect quite a few postcards. It's really very cool too! I suppose back then with only film cameras, it was another way to have a picture to remember a location.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-87585489619433616932012-10-29T10:19:53.377-07:002012-10-29T10:19:53.377-07:00Hi ljhlaura,
Yes, it does look lovely. My mom sa...Hi ljhlaura,<br /><br />Yes, it does look lovely. My mom said she'd never been there when she lived in Brazil. She said it is a very warm area. Wikipedia says it has a year-round tropical climate.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-84092605847037847652012-10-29T08:16:53.369-07:002012-10-29T08:16:53.369-07:00Your grandfather was quite a collector, wasn't...Your grandfather was quite a collector, wasn't he?<br /><br />I really enjoyed the tranquil images and the lovely Brazilian beats.Kat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-19705609584262699422012-10-29T05:34:54.623-07:002012-10-29T05:34:54.623-07:00Looks like a lovely coastal area .. thanks for sha...Looks like a lovely coastal area .. thanks for sharing your grandfather's vintage postcard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-62428742023467116972012-10-28T21:30:25.025-07:002012-10-28T21:30:25.025-07:00Hi Postcardy,
I'm glad you liked this postcar...Hi Postcardy,<br /><br />I'm glad you liked this postcard. Vintage postcards are quite fascinating glimpses into the past.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-18245793041909529542012-10-28T18:50:59.341-07:002012-10-28T18:50:59.341-07:00I generally avoid scenic postcards, but I have bec...I generally avoid scenic postcards, but I have became interested in ones like yours that have people in the foreground.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-47572236762076198842012-10-28T16:06:04.328-07:002012-10-28T16:06:04.328-07:00Hi Nancy,
Wow! So you've been to Brazil? How...Hi Nancy,<br /><br />Wow! So you've been to Brazil? How fun! Where did you travel to while there? I've never been there. Maybe some day.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-22778134491182353112012-10-28T16:04:20.889-07:002012-10-28T16:04:20.889-07:00Hi Bob,
I believe this postcard is from around 19...Hi Bob,<br /><br />I believe this postcard is from around 1952, which would make it about 60 years old. <br /><br />Thanks so much for taking the time to read my post and for your comments! I really appreciate it!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-24651192103564911872012-10-28T15:56:18.104-07:002012-10-28T15:56:18.104-07:00Hi Meri,
I agree! And it's very nice to meet...Hi Meri,<br /><br />I agree! And it's very nice to meet you too!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-11001723818078727802012-10-28T15:55:11.644-07:002012-10-28T15:55:11.644-07:00Hi Kathy,
Thanks so much for your kind words! An...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words! And thanks for the link about your Great-Uncle John. I'll have to check it out. :)<br /><br />Thanks again for reading and for your comments!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-37215984010289163442012-10-28T15:54:05.221-07:002012-10-28T15:54:05.221-07:00Hi Wendy,
I'm glad you enjoyed this post! I&...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed this post! I've never been to Brazil and I don't know if I will ever get the chance to do so myself either. So, it's awesome for me to see Brazil through the eyes of my Grandpa Debs via his photos.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-9073067084699166092012-10-28T15:49:08.268-07:002012-10-28T15:49:08.268-07:00Hi Peter,
Hmm, that's interesting about Varig...Hi Peter,<br /><br />Hmm, that's interesting about Varig skipping Recife! And yes, Recife does look like a beautiful place.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-78131735197445071662012-10-28T11:50:30.536-07:002012-10-28T11:50:30.536-07:00I've traveled to a few places in Brazil, but n...I've traveled to a few places in Brazil, but never Recife. My daughter went there for carnival once several years ago and fell in love with the people and the place. Some day maybe I'll get there. <br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-15720594394663652842012-10-28T11:28:25.763-07:002012-10-28T11:28:25.763-07:00Because of the tall building you have me wondering...Because of the tall building you have me wondering how old does a postcard have to be to be called vintage. Can we date that card somehow?<br />Some interesting contrasts in the video. I've never made it to South America although I lost an assignment in Peru at the last minute.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-37814846462648244372012-10-28T08:20:33.528-07:002012-10-28T08:20:33.528-07:00Hi Jana - Always nice to meet another family histo...Hi Jana - Always nice to meet another family history enthusiast.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-53062448346800939242012-10-28T07:42:42.785-07:002012-10-28T07:42:42.785-07:00Hi Jana, another wonderful post of your family and...Hi Jana, another wonderful post of your family and Brazil! <br /><br />I wanted to share this post with you, of my Great-Uncle John being stationed in Brazil during WWII. You will probably need to copy and paste the address into your browser, but I think that you will enjoy it. <br /><br />http://oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy.blogspot.com/2012/02/war-letters-uncle-john-goes-on-leave.html<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-56764061144551843042012-10-28T05:16:30.804-07:002012-10-28T05:16:30.804-07:00Beautiful! I love the contrast of the very modern...Beautiful! I love the contrast of the very modern city with the old market area. I doubt I'll ever get to Brazil, so I now wonder if you have made that trip.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-42029937615084412072012-10-28T02:55:20.487-07:002012-10-28T02:55:20.487-07:00Although Varig claims that Recife is the biggest c...Although Varig claims that Recife is the biggest city in the Northeast, it was apparently too small to be part of their network :) But probably there was a domestic carrier taking care of things. No matter what, there seem to be worse places in the world than Recife!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512412669995490110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-6091270695682588432012-10-27T20:49:51.190-07:002012-10-27T20:49:51.190-07:00Hi Queen Bee,
You're so welcome! I'm gla...Hi Queen Bee,<br /><br />You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and postcard!<br /><br />And thanks for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-28816013934123038132012-10-27T20:28:02.190-07:002012-10-27T20:28:02.190-07:00Recife is a beautiful place. Can't imagine see...Recife is a beautiful place. Can't imagine seeing sunsets like that every day. Thanks for sharing the video and postcard. Queen Beehttp://www.beeskneesdaily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-75984222278763243362012-10-27T18:51:45.809-07:002012-10-27T18:51:45.809-07:00Hi Kathy,
I've never been to Brazil myself, b...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />I've never been to Brazil myself, but it does look like a beautiful country.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! I really appreciate it!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-43033278330560389422012-10-27T16:00:23.085-07:002012-10-27T16:00:23.085-07:00A few of our ESL students are from Brazil and one ...A few of our ESL students are from Brazil and one in particular is always telling us hoe beautiful it is. Your postcard and video confirm her description. Kathyhttp://abbieandeveline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-27108593777082382052012-10-27T14:07:41.816-07:002012-10-27T14:07:41.816-07:00Hi Titania,
You're so welcome for the video. ...Hi Titania,<br /><br />You're so welcome for the video. I'm glad I was able to find it to share.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.com