Again, I didn’t sleep too well last night. Nevertheless, I did enjoy, enormously, my first real setting foot in South America, at Brazil’s former Capital, Salvador. (At Manaus and Santarem, theexcursions I took part in, other than the concert at Manaus Opera House, were river cruises).
I was up early, and joined Jo on the open deck, aft of the Lido, for breakfast outside. The heavens opened, but the heavy shower lasted but a few minutes. We transferred inside and finished our breakfasts. Because I was going “on tour” with no refreshments included, I supplemented my porridge with a plate of grilled goodies!
In Salvador, I opted for the Historical Highlights part walking, part coach tour. Our coach took us to the Municipal Square where Lacerda’s Elevator links the upper and lower city, affording spectacular views over Baia de Todas os Santos (All Saints Bay.)
Our walk would take us “through the Historical Centre….”to Terreiro de Jesus Square where two notable churches are located, The Cathedral & The Church of Sao Francisco. We would walk through narrow cobbled streets (The Pelourinho District) with its numerous art galleries and souvenir shops. We would see the Largo do Pelourinho colonial square where “slaves and prisoners were punished in full view of the approving gentry.”
Eventually, we were back on the coach endeding up at the lighthouse (Farol da Barra) some distance away, before returning to the ship.
We were back on board and sailing towards Rio De Janeiro shortly after 16.30hrs. I joined Adrian, Janet, and Jo for Alternative Dining, followed by a spot of deck walking.
I slept fairly soundly afterwards.(Blog completed the following afternoon 17.27 hrs, at sea)
Thanks for reading,
David.
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