(Old post) Just arrived here in Argentina from rio… and it is cold!! At least I am here for a day, because all I am wearing is sandals and t shirt… brrr! As for coming into the airport, forgot my outgoing ticket so it was a hassle. Lucky there was a cashier that went [...]
Well, back here in the USA. Nothing much else to do here except wait to go back to work. Will be editing and filling blog about my trip in the next few days…
Just arrived here in argentina from rio… and it is cold!! At least I am here for a day, because all I am wearing is sandals and t shirt… brrr!
Just attended a Candomblé ceremony last night here in Salvador.. was it intense! It was arranged with the hostel. A local guide then picked me up and took me somewhere here in town. what was involve was alot of drumming dancing and chanting. Then the costumes came out.. people left and right were going into [...]
Just arrived here in Salvador today this morning few hours past midnight. There was a local fare here in old Salvador where there was free music and dancing. Everything else had to pay for. Went to get some food, handed the food stand cook the money. Guy almost forgot about my change when she reminded him about [...]
Well, one more night here in Rio De Jarino. So far have everything ready and will be heading out to Salvador this week.
Last night decided on attending a funk party in a local favela, Rochina, with a local guide (Philippe?) that usually found here hanging around with guests. Compared to the hostel tours (R$ 65) that usually is found here, his were pretty cheap (like around $20) and did a very go job.. Since I hardly smoke and drink, [...]
Found a carnivial hat a few days ago and it was great! As for me I´ve been sick with a head cold. Sinuses feel like they are loaded with bricks. Will post more when feeling better..
Just has a wind storm come through here in Ipanema June 9 2011. What happen was I woke up and went to the doorway of the hostel. It was blowing hard. So hard that a tree across the street fell down and broke about… It really got scary when one fo the roof panels flew [...]
Trying to get anything done in another country without knowing the local lingo can be a chore. Here´s the story: Before going to bed last night I knew I needed to do two tasks. Wash clothes before they mutate into alien head huggers and get a phone. Found the laundry mat and got a phone [...]