Jabuti

Back home to Salvador

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February 27th 2008
So from Olinda I headed back once again to Salvador. Although the journey was not without some trauma. My flight from Recife was due to leave at 9,50 am. Having been told I needed just 30 mins in the taxi to get there I went to check out of the hotel at 8,00 am, thinking that would be plenty of time. My valuables were in the safe but the receptionist informed me that the owner had the key and wo ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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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