Monday, November 5, 2007

Salvador and Beyond

To beat the hustle and bustle of Brasilia I headed off to Salvador last week. On the central coast of Brasil this colonial town sits at the end of a peninsula between the waters of the Atlantic and the Baia de Todos os Santos, both sparkling aqua blue. But it wasn't before too long that I decided to head off to Morro de Sao Paulo, a vacation island about 2 hours south of Salvador, to do some major chillaxing.

SALVADOR:

To my right, Manoel (66) my Servas host in Salvador, complete with Brasilian trophy wife (32), maids who served me fresh cold coconut water unsolicited, along with a gorgeous city to rest my loins.
Rooftops of Pelourinho

Statue of traditional Bahian (Salvador's state) woman

Brasilian phonebooth

The municipal elevator, convenient travel from the upper to the lower city and vice versa.

Igreja Sao Francisco
(NOT PICTURED DUE TO RESTRICTIONS): a Candomble ritual. Candomble is an adaptation of a traditional African religion which has been passed on and transformed through the years since the slave trade began in Brasil. It was interesting (long) to say the least, but a must and definitely worthwhile to see the tranced and possessed church-goers moan and groan and shake and rattle all the while wearing intricate costumes.

MORRO de SAO PAULO:
Don't worry, I didn't lose Gisele's phone number.

The sun sets on Morro

All the beaches at Morro are only 2-4 feet deep providing plenty of comfort to contemplate where would be a good place to enjoy a beer at sunset.

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Mom said...

By the way, how is your Portugese?
I have learned two phrases. Sim, por favor and Nao, obrigado. These I picked up off the coasters at the Estancia Churrascaria a couple of weeks ago. Have you had a churrascaria experience in Brazil or are you waiting for Argentina? You really should try them both so as to be an authority on the subject.
How are you getting to the Falls? Where are you planning to visit next and how will you get there?
Thinking of you always