As I mentioned from the last blog, I managed to book the last seat on the coach to Olinda, a small town about 5kms north of Recife and my chill out destination before my flight to Manaus. I had to wait in the bus station in Salvador for about 6 hours, giving me plenty of time to think about the last few days, home, family and friends and what lies in store from the next encounter. Time passed relatively quickly and I was soon on board the bus, although, as is no surprise, securing the last seat means getting the worst seat, at the back of the bus right next to the toilet! The next 14 hours were spent with toilet fumes coming from one side and the arm of a rather large gentleman sitting next
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