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Nha Julinha has worked hard and suffered a lot during her almost 90 years long lifetime. She was a typical mãe d' fidje.
Nha Julinha walked a lot too. Harder times gone by, this day she dressed up her Sunday best for a party and she got the luxury of a ride in a bright red taxi, instead of walking from Fonte Francês to Morada (Mindelo downtown) as usual.
In fact, the Cape-Verdeans enjoy riding taxis. There are plenty of taxis in Mindelo, São Vicente Island, and you can find them in several colors.
Another Cape-Verdean obsession is to have their cars shining. For a few coins you'll have your car as bright as new; boys and young men compete in this business.
Maybe this shot breaks some photo rules, but I like it this way. And sometimes rules are to be broken ;-)
Anyway, your critiques and suggestions are heartily welcome, as always.

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