Lady Ophelia and the photographer...

This week we were given the country prompt BRAZIL for Darcy's Postcard Challenge.

1895 was a very turbulent time in Brazil, as it had only recently broken away from Imperial rule and become a Republic. Some people wanted to reinstate the Monarchy..and this lead to much bloody warfare, especially in the northern province of Bahia.
"Dear Miss Lillian,

My mind is in such a turmoil. We had barely been in Spain 24 hours, when we were rushed aboard a Clipper bound for Brazil.

Richard says not to worry, and smiles at me adoringly, but I was dreadfully ill on the journey over.

We were greeted by a lovely gentleman by the name of "Senator Pincheiro Makado, who let me cut the ribbon to open the newest "ELEVADOR" on the funicular railway.

Had chance to walk around town today, and met a photographer by the name of Marco Ferrer, nice man, very busy.

The perfume of orchids can be smelt every where you turn. This is a stunningly colourful place.

affectionately yours

Effie XXX

"My Darling Effie,

You are in Bahia Province? Do take care not to wander off, and please DO NOT acquaint yourself with strangers so!

Brazil is but a young Republic. Only last year a rebellion was quashed by your Senator Machado at the Battle of Pulador, and the newspapers are full of stories about self proclaimed Prophets inciting the poor people to rise up against the new government. One such man Antonio Conselheiro, even claims to be heralding the return of the Late King Stephen of Portugal. Really! To mislead the lower classes this way is quite unacceptable, and I say this as a public supporter of the Monarchy.

Marmalade and Ginger are both considered suitable remedies for settling the stomach on sea journeys. TAKE CARE DEAR.

your ever-loving Governess

Miss Lillian xxx

p.s. The correct wording is "smelled". "Smelt" is what Smithies do with iron ore."

Miss Lillian is certainly not shy of voicing her political beliefs is she lol.

:D XXX