Day 11: At Sea
Nothing happened
Day 12: Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Today's stop was in
Salvador de Bahia (or just Salvador), the largest city in northeast Brazil. It was founded in 1549, and is one of the oldest colonial cities in America. We took a combined driving/walking tour around the city.
Our first stop was at Praia do Rio Vermelho, a beach area on the southern coast.
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| On the coast at Praia do Rio Vermelho |
We then headed back to the center of the town, passing some good and bad neighborhoods.
On the way, we passed by
Dique_do_Tororo, a lake containing sculptures of African dieties (orixas).
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| Soccer stadium built for 2014 World Cup |
Our next destination was the colonial section, in the upper part of town, accessible by car and elevator from the lower part of town.
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| Palacio Rio Branco |
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| View over lower town to the bay |
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| Another view over the lower town |
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| Elevator (on the right) to the lower town. The elevator was built in 1873. |
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| In the colonial area |
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| Inside the Church and Convent of Sao Francisco |
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| Inside the Church and Convent of Sao Francisco |
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| Inside the Church and Convent of Sao Francisco |
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| View from the upper town |
After returning to the ship, we departed Salvador, but not before a rain shower gave us a great rainbow.
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| View of Salvador from the ship |
I got some good shots as the ship left the cruise terminal.
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| View of Salvador from the bay |
Days 13-18: Days at sea, Devil's Island, and Trinidad
