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May 18th 2014

Published: August 10th 2014

My dad and I left Salvador with a pinch of sadness. It had been the perfect introduction to Brazil for us with the beach culture around the colorful historical center (Portuguese heritage), lively music on cobblestone, Afro-Brazilian rhythm mixed with capoiera, modern buildings laid out next to intriguing favelas, and a great combination of local smiles and happy tourists. The city had treated us ... 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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where we camped, on our way to Boipeba village, on the other side

sunny morning with our tent in the background

Good bye Salvador!

by the harbor

on the ferry to Itaparica

short ferry ride to Itaparica

cloudy day

north of the city

quiet beach with houses along

peaceful beach north of Salvador

we were on the ferry

Salvador in the background

from Ilha Itaparica

Salvador is now far away...

from Ilha Itaparica

can't remember why I wasn't riding... doesn't matter, I looked happy!

street scene in Itaparica

Street scene again on Ilha Itaparica

scenery by the road on Ilha Itaparica

riding on Ilha Itaparica

Rio Jaguaripe from above

It separates Ilha Itaparica from the mainland

bridge over Ilha Itaparica

Rio Jaguaripe

crossing to the mainland

on the road!

football field is flooded...

Camping by the road right after Nazare

10th August 2014

Frenchgirlroundtheworld
Natacha

want to do a bike trip as well
Your journey and your blog is making me want to do the same kind of bike trip a bit more every time I read your new blogs ;) Nice beaches and wild camping are the best!

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