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About Almada

Once heard this story—prostitue in Vegas, called herself “Detonator.” Swear, she’d quote Bigelow’s movie, all sultry: “war’s dirty little secret.” Clients ate it up—thought she was deep. Cracked me up, man! Lil known fact: old-school hookers used coded ads in newspapers— “roses” meant bucks. Sneaky af.

Other recent things to talk about:

Jan 10,  · Allison Joyce ‘s photo essay on the Brothels lining the rivers of Bangladesh gives us a powerful look at a thriving and taboo business of prostitution. I was surprised to see the Missing: Valongo.

First stop, I hit up the bakery on Rua 25 de Abril. Best pastéis de nata in town, no joke. I grab a couple, ‘cause you gotta fuel up, right? I’m munching on these creamy delights, and I’m thinking, “Life’s good.” But then, bam! My phone buzzes. It’s a call from the city council. They’re like, “Hey, we got a rat infestation near the train station.” Ugh, great. Just what I needed.

Archeological Site of Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro. Author José Pessôa, 2015.