We are now in Itacare, Bahia. It’s a little chilled-out tropical paradise where the jungle meets the sea. Imagine bounty beaches with friendly people and a hint of Totnes! We have found a little pousada apartment just off the ‘main’ street and negotiated to stay here for a month. This place is so idyllic –very quiet and in walking distance to the six nearby beaches, yes six beaches! It has air con, wifi, a balcony with hammock, private fridge and a shared kitchen (if Jack fancies cooking), and big Brasillian breakfast included…all for about £9 per night….for both of us! Jack plans to fill his days learning Portuguese, Brasillian Ju-Jitsu and surfing (although yesterday was a bit too gnarly for him!!). I plan to do yoga, photography and sunbathe on one of the beaches! Of course there will be plenty of time for exploring the nearby jungle and local hospitality! We stumbled upon an impromptu capoeira session here on Monday night. The flexibility, strength and balance was so impressive. Hardly any Europeans here, so we are getting into the Brasillian way of life. I love it!
Before making our way here we visited Salvador, the African and Angolan history was really apparent it really is a mix of two continents. The food was heavily influenced by Angolan ingredients, which was great to try. The general atmosphere was a bit tense but with armed police stood on every street corner, we felt, safe? The tourists seem to be treated like a protected species! But saying that, we just left our valuables and camera in our room for the evening and we followed our ears to a back street samba party….and danced the night away! The people there were talking away to us and were happy for us to join in and have a good time. Great food, beer and atmosphere.
Right, we are off to the beach. Tchau for now dudes!
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