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Happy New Years Eve!!

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Well now I´ve moved to the Barra (it´s said like Baha) neighborhood. My pousada (or Bed and Breakfast) is a block away from the beach and the New Year´s celebrations!! I met some aquantances from the UK last night as well as some Bahians (people from here in Salvador). We went to this free music concert and danced the night away. The taxi didn´t drop us off until 3am.

The people here are really nice. I was at the beach yesterday and this family kinda took me under their wing. We hung out and ate at the beach. You can get anything chilling on the beach. Flip flops, sunscreen, ice cream, hamburgers, cotton candy and my favorite grilled cheese!! They coat it with oregano and grill it right in front of you.

The women who worked at the Pousada even ironed my white skirt for me!!

Brazilians know how to do it!! They have this big stage set up by the beach and the barges loaded with fireworks came in today. Jan 1 they don´t stop!! There´s there´s big concert the next day on the beach as well!!

I just came from the beach now. Some man almost drowned. He got caught up in this current and the police nor lifeguards didn´t even try to save him. The people were cussing in portuguese and yelling for the police.

I might not be able to give any updates for a while…but I wish all of you a Feliz Ano Nove (Happy New Year).

Heres one of the guys we went out with and my grilled cheese being prepared from last night:

Here´s me at the beach in my cover up…guys I´m wearing a bikini (gasp)!! It was cloudy yesterdaybut today it´s full sunshine!! I got my tan lines 🙂

Here´s the stage they where setting up for tonight:

And facing the lighthouse is the beach..imagine this entire area packed with people..don´t worry I´m carrying cash in my bra, wearing no jewlery and taking a disposable camera!!

Well I´m out..taking a nap so I´m rested for tonight

Having a Great Time in Salvador

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Salvador is a great city. Drums is what I´d associate with this place. I got a late start due to the late night I had . And my hotel DOES have windows 2000 so I have pics to show.

I hung out with these guys that do Capoeira. It´s a mix of african, martial arts, modern dance and some hard pilates moves. They invited me to celebrate New Years Eve with them on the beach. I dont know it depends on how hung over I feel. ´

I decided from now on I drinking beer. Not only is it cheaper than water ($1.25 for 1.5 liters) it gives me a little buzz too. It´s raining now… a little summer shower. So while I´m waiting it for it to clear I´ll give you a quick recap of the Bird Park outside of Iquazo:

My favorite one out of the tropical birds I saw flying about…the Toucano

Here´s what the historical center looks like (which is where I´ll be staying for one more day before I head to the beach):

Heres what Capoeria looks like and the guys too..

This is “Long Legged Eddie” doing his thang

Just me acting silly…

Well folks the rain hasn´t stopped so I about the lay in a hammock and write some postcards!!

Peace…

I´m in Salvador!!

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005
Okay People...I´m in Salvador. the internet the hostel has windows 98 so I wont be able to post pictures for a couple of days (boooo I know) und Brazil is a culture shock. Just when I got used ... [Continue reading this entry]

This Is Awesome

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005
Bon Gia!! Or should I say Good Morning!! I´m having a great time in South America. I´ve done some killer shoe shopping in Sao Paulo and went to Argentina to see the falls. You all should go down there. It~s ... [Continue reading this entry]

My Itinerary

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005
Okay people!! 2 days and counting..so any replies before then won't get a postcard. The map below lists the places I'll be seeings. It's over 9300 miles that I'll cover and that's not counting the flight to and ... [Continue reading this entry]