Gold Straw: Capim Dourado

My favorite souvenirs were woven from a kind of grass that shines like gold. If you're buying capim dourado, ask if it was harvested sustainably. It's illegal to harvest before September 20 every year. You want to find capim dourado that was harvested in October or November.

Salvador da Bahia's Flavors, Sights and Sounds

October 20th 2022
This blog and more photos are available on my website https://heatherjasper.com/brazil/salvador This coastal city of almost 3 million people is full of beaches, history, music, and delicious food. I loved everything about it: the food, the music, the beaches, and even the museums. Salvador is a giant sprawl of different neighborhoods, each wi ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more

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