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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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low season in Bahia

lack of sun over Morro...

but it's always nice to jump in the natural pools!

my Dad enjoying the natural pools

in spite of the lack of sunshine

getting away from the beach to look for a place to camp

water everywhere. It's been raining a lot (May 2014)

big puddles everywhere on the island

Oups! So... This is the road that crosses the island?!

I guess we'll push...

which way?!

Glad we're not cycling anymore! We've hidden the bikes in the forest. We'll keep going on foot.

a big one!

the trail is under water...

the quiet village of Gamboa

boats in Gamboa

peaceful site

Morro can be a romantic get-away

walking to Morro by the beach

the sun is setting

in Gamboa Village

cliffs on Morro

a delight of colors at sunset

walking around Morro

Are we there yet?...

tide's coming in

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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