Salvador, North East BRAZIL

I´m in Salvador, about 2000km north of Rio de Janeiro along the east coast of Brazil. I came here specifically for the African Brazilian culture -- and there is no better place in Brazil to experience this than Salvador (full name: São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos). The name Salvador means "Savior" and the full name means "Saint Savior of the Bay of All Saints".

The coast is beautiful with turcoise waters and nice white beaches.

Here, the African culture and ethnical heritage of this city founded by the Portuguese explorers in 1501 is known for their music and dancing, their rituals, beliefs, religiosity, parties, their wide dresses, and delicious their food. Regional buffet cuisines includes favourites such as Caruru, Vatapa, and Bobo de Camaras.

The annual carnival is as big as the one in Rio.

Went to see a traditional dance show last night and what an experience. Started with traditional dances on the rhythms of traditional drum beating and singing and as the show heated up, 12 world class gymnasts did their tricks to the awe of the audience. I was amazed with the flexibility of these dancers as they fly through the air and always end up on their feet. They did a 10 minute Capoeira -- the best I have ever seen. Capoeira is very popular here in the north eastern Brazil. Afterall, this is its birthplace.

I love Salvador, to say the least. Tonight by sleeping bus south to Porto Seguro and then by ferry to a beautiful place I can´t write or pronounce. Will meet up with Miki, the famous Isreali comedian who added so many laughts to my time at the Iguazu Falls.

Brazil is so different from Argentina and I love both of them!
Adeus