Salvador, Brasil

Salvador is by far the most interesting place we have visited so far. The old city is a short distance from the shore and is high up on rocky hill - perfect for defending back in the day. There is a really tall elevator which moves people between the shore and the old city - very busy - nobody is doing steps in this heat.

Elevator at left of picture

The city is very busy at the moment - Carnival is in full swing. The old city streets are cobbled, narrow, hilly and congested - perfect on a sweltering hot humid day - a beer is certainly well deserved after a couple of hours of walking.

Street vendors are every where - beads, noise makers, beer - you name it, they sell it

Toddler princess ready to party

Come in to my shop - you will be very safe with me!!!

The streets are power washed with detergent each morning after the all night parties

There are more than 160 churches in this town. Many date back to the 1600s and most are very ornate and well preserved.

Most of the local buildings are painted in very bright colours which are much in keeping with the party atmosphere.

The inside of one church we visited - gold leaf would you believe.

We are at sea tomorrow and then in Rio for two days - Carnival will be very impressive we are told.
Keep visiting and all take care.