All rights reserved by the author — 14/01/2026
In northeastern Brazil lies Lençóis Maranhenses, a place that confuses first-time visitors.
At a distance, it looks like a desert — endless white sand dunes.
But between them, during the rainy season, form clear freshwater lagoons.
Locals know this rhythm well.
They wait.
They return when the water comes back.
This landscape is not dramatic for effect.
It simply follows its cycle — dry, wet, dry again.
Brazilians are proud of Lençóis Maranhenses because it refuses to behave predictably.
It shows that even the harshest-looking places can carry life quietly.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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