Sunday, February 28, 2016 - WTRD 51
After a full day and evening the day before, we all slept in. When we woke, we took a good look at the house we are renting. After our experience in Iguacu, we were definitely spoiled. This house is big, has lots of room, and a swimming pool, but it is in need of some heavy duty maintenance and cleaning. We talked with the owner and care taker and they have promised to take care of some issues that are not satisfactory.
By 11:30 we were out the door and on our way with Tharrya and her family to Paia de Forte, an old fishing community and now and upscale beach community with a turtle preserve, about 80 kilometers north of Salavador. We enjoyed walking around the small village and ocean,
having a wonderful lunch, and visiting the turtle preserve.
This was a typical Sunday for the Camera family and we were happy to be a part of it.
It is a warm, almost breezeless. We have been advised to keep our cameras close and to pull out the big boys only when there is a strong police presence. I rely on Archie and Russ to take photos today, content to take a few panoramas with my I phone.
Honestly, I'm "photoed out" and tired of having to wear the Canon around my neck.
city scenes,
people scenes,
church scenes,
and market scenes. We walk on cobbled stoned streets, stop for sodas, and seek shade wherever we can find it.
Around 1:00 we stop for lunch at a hospitality school
After a full day and evening the day before, we all slept in. When we woke, we took a good look at the house we are renting. After our experience in Iguacu, we were definitely spoiled. This house is big, has lots of room, and a swimming pool, but it is in need of some heavy duty maintenance and cleaning. We talked with the owner and care taker and they have promised to take care of some issues that are not satisfactory.
By 11:30 we were out the door and on our way with Tharrya and her family to Paia de Forte, an old fishing community and now and upscale beach community with a turtle preserve, about 80 kilometers north of Salavador. We enjoyed walking around the small village and ocean,
having a wonderful lunch, and visiting the turtle preserve.
This was a typical Sunday for the Camera family and we were happy to be a part of it.
And and Ice Cream Finale
Monday, February 29, 2016 - Leap Day! WTRD 52
Today was the day for me to catchup on our photos and blogs. It was a tough job sitting by the pool, in the breeze, drinking wine coolers, while Archie was relaxing in the hammock, and Russ was reading....but somebody had to do it. Dang, despite the mosquito repellant, I got three bites. Keeping my fingers crossed that these little guys are benign.
Archie went to a nearby tennis club and caught a doubles game with three of the pros. We all met up at a local restaurant and had crepes for dinner.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - WTRD 53
This morning, we woke up and had a leisurely morning until we boarded the local bus to the historic section of Salvador. Wow! We must have picked up the bus stops everywhere bus. It took us an hour at 10:00 a.m. in the morning to get to the historic city center. There is no air conditioning in the bus, so all the windows are open and we gleefully receive the breeze. The problem is the traffic! When slow or stopped, there is no breeze and we all swelter. We get several glances from people who undoubtedly wonder why the gringos are taking the public bus. One of the men who got off the last stop with us commented that mostly poor people take the bus. Ahh! but it is a cultural experience not to be missed.
We arrive at the historic city about 11:00, just in front of the swarms of tour busses. A cruise ship is in port.
It is a warm, almost breezeless. We have been advised to keep our cameras close and to pull out the big boys only when there is a strong police presence. I rely on Archie and Russ to take photos today, content to take a few panoramas with my I phone.
Honestly, I'm "photoed out" and tired of having to wear the Canon around my neck.
There are beach scenes,
church scenes,
and market scenes. We walk on cobbled stoned streets, stop for sodas, and seek shade wherever we can find it.
Around 1:00 we stop for lunch at a hospitality school
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| Today is our wait servers 2nd day at the school. |
where adults are learning to cook and to be wait servers. The food is interesting and unusual with Brazilian fruits and vegetables (Jaca, manioc, etc.) There was a lot of fish which I bypassed, but did get some shrimp. The meal was interesting,but all in all, neither Russ nor I are endeared Brazilian food, unless it's bar-b-qued.
After lunch we took the elevator down to the market street. Archie got a new wallet in anticipation of getting his new debit card today, followed by some money to put in the wallet. Russ and I were content to look around. The market is indoors. There were a few fans, but we were anxious to get outdoors where we could catch a breeze.
We caught a bus back to our house. The trip home was faster than the morning ride. The swimming pool beckoned as did naps. Later in the evening, Russ and Archie went to dinner with Tharrya, Terek, and children. Me, I took a shower and went to bed.
Tuesday, March 2, 2016, WTRD 53 - Kicking back and relaxing.
Today is our last full day in Salvador. Russ and I started taking our Malaria medication for Manaus. We are to start one day before, take daily while in the area, and 7 days after we leave. We have NOTHING planned. Yeah! Time to catch up on laundry, swim, nap, and do more photo editing (a never ending job it seems, but if I don't keep up with, I'll never do it when we get home). Archie is going out again with Tharrya and family to visit her mom this evening. At this point in the text discussions, I'm not sure whether we will go out for dinner or bring pizza back to the house.
We leave tomorrow morning. Tharrya will drive us to the airport and we will be saying goodbye to Salvador.
All is Well With the Worrall Travel Rs in Salvador, Brasil
