Historic Old Center

Apparently they had used an artist to make some of these ornate gates, they were really very nice - hope it shows up in the picture

Photos from Salvador

June 11th 2012
Another day out, this time our guide was Fernando and he was excellent, he had a good grasp of english and a good knowledge of the area. He was also one of the first locals we had found who had been outside Brazil. ... 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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Ian Guild

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Enthusiastic traveller setting up a blog to keep family and friends informed on the CRIP tour. The latest entries are for our second visit to South America, this time having a look at Brazil. We have travelled a bit - been to Australia of course - not all of it but bits, China twice together but me 6 or 7 times for work, A bit of the USA, South America as before, A bit of Africa highlights being the Gorillas. My wife and I plan to do the harder places now and save easy places for when we are old and wrinkled... full info

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