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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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our tent (last night in Morro)

sunset on Ilha da Tinhare

We'll cross to Boipeba Island tomorrow

cycling by more pretty facades in Salvador

on our way out of Salvador

Bye bye Salvador!

on our way out of the city

leaving Salvador behind

Leaving Salvador behind

cycling away

Tchau Salvador!

old buildings in Salvador

on the ferry

Tchau Salvador!

freshly arrived at Ihla Itaparica

What a change of scenery! It's all green here!

passing by a few farms

this is what Itaparica looks like

at low tide on Ilha Itaparica

in the village of vera Cruz, on Ilha Itaparica

colorful street scene on Ilha Itaparica

Vera Cruz village ( I think)

Cycling Bahia!

May 2014 Father and son

enjoying the scenic road on Ilha Itaparica

the scenic road by the beach on Ilha Itaparica

Enjoying the ride on Ilha Itaparica

quiet

cycling inland on Ilha Itaparica

by the road

Cycling Ilha Itaparica

the weather's changed. Rain is coming!

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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