I am today in the hot State of Bahia… Our ship was sailing whole ninght and whole day to reach historic Salvador, famous for its Afro – Brazilian culture I have been here many times and each time I am excited by this vibrant city located on the cliff. Towere of the colonoal churches are visible already from the ship, but you must leave the port, pass the tourist market Mercado Modelo and take the public elevator for just 15 centavos to get up to the old city. Narrow cobbled streets will guide you to the restored cathedral and other churches, you will enjoy color houses and smiling black-skin people – descendents of the slaves. As far as you see the policemen around you are safe. This time they allowed me to further than before – to abandoned Carmo church and monastery. It is nice anyway! I had also rare opportunity to listen to the band of local drummers (last time four years ago they were only marching throgh the main street) – wow! What a concert! But so hot here! I got An access to internet in the restaurant near the port – just for an hour to send you messages. In the evening we are sailing to Rio. I have a great time!
