3/3 Arrived Salvador early and it is BIG! Staying in a gorgeous Pouseda that overlooks the historical part of town. 2 minute walk down one alley and up another steep one and youre in the middle of the Poul, which is the tourist area, full of galleries, shops, restaurants, hotels but it has a lot of character, the buildings are well preserved and the people are lovely. Huge african population, so theres a strong culture of traditional dances, reggae etc. Liking this very much. Spent the day walking along the port, through churches, dinner in the Jesus Square and crashed out, listening to the drums and music playing across the valley. 4/3 Spent the entire day in bed, had a swim, then watched the dance classes being held in buildings across the valley. Went to a
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