I am again in Salvador – Bahia state, famous for great colonial monuments and Afro-Brazilian culture. It is for me great place to explore, but already on the ship we received the official warning: take care on the streets, do not wander the side alleys, keep your watch in the pocket… Brazil… Aha… there are also improvements: the wifi connection in the terminal works good!
I am always fascinated again when arriving to Salvador Bahia – today I found much more tourists then years ago but it is still nice with such an explosion of the colors and music (no drummers parade today but they still drum on the Jesus Square. The cathedral is open after restoration and the charge 5 reales for the entrance which will allow you to see golden altars. There are ladies in the national costumes hunting for the tourist to offer paid picture… Something new: young men are pointing palms, sun etc… on your naked arms or legs. Great place to be – for just 10 reales you can buy the straw hat protecting you from the strong sun. Tomorrow we will have day at sea on our way to Rio de Janeiro.
