Testing our Brazilian bikes from Salvador to Praia do Forte

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May 14th 2014

Published: August 4th 2014

Praia do Forte is only 70km away from Salvador but it took us pretty much the whole day to cycle there ( 8 hours?) Not that we didn't enjoy it but it was definitely a necessary test-ride for our cheap new bikes… We started pedaling from Farol de Barra, the fort at the extreme south west of Salvador (2 minutes away from our hotel) and followed the littoral all the way to Praia do Forte. In Salvad... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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going north of Salvador

following the coast and the quiet beaches

10 km north of Salvador city center

lunch time!

my Dad, trying out his new pocket camera in the suburbs of Salvador

let's have lunch here!

riding on the expressway

not the most exciting but still pretty quiet

the weather changes so fast in the winter in Bahia

Street scene in Praia do Forte

my friend, Felipe, surfing instructor at Praia do Forte.

I taught him a few Chinese words so my dear Chinese friends, you can go Bahia to learn how to surf!

the main pedestrian street at night

Feels good to be walking and not riding for a change!

not a light meal!

first dinner in Praia do Forte

chatting up with a surfing instructor + a boat maker (Gringo!)

Best bike saddle ever!

old church at the end of the main street in Praia do Forte

riding through Praia do Forte

breakfast time!

Good life! We got the stove, coffee, biscuits and fruit + the view!

low tide at Praia do Forte

relaxing

early morning bath...

after a day of riding and a night in the tent

low tide

Quiet beach in the winter: lovely!

there are a couple of beach resorts in Forte

but there were very few people in May

4th August 2014

Emosi Dovibua
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Nice place
I hope i could visit a place such as this, if i will able to get a chance it will be so greatful. Anyway what a great place.....nice picture too.

6th August 2014

Frenchgirlroundtheworld
Natacha

Nice beaches
Hi Jeremy, The pictures make me wanna go to the beach as well!! Reading your story about your tent, reminded me of the wind in Mongolia: I really thought that my tent will not be strong enough for such wind! But let's say it's part of the adventure and now you will always remember that night for the great sky full of stars but also the wind and rain. Looking forward to reading about the rest of your trip.

6th August 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

camping in Brazil was absolutely epic!
I might make a whole blog entry on this part of the trip! Beaches in Bahia were very nice. Wait for my next blog on Boipeba or Itacare: splendid and pristine!

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