Tuesday, June 26, 2012

São João


26.06.2012 21:29

I think every traveler hits a moment when they miss home. Like right now I’m craving Mexican food (not a tortilla to be found here!), longing for a hot shower in today’s cooler weather, I miss my trail runs with friends (Laura, Mel, Katie, Sky – talking to you!), and above all I wish I could hang out with my heart, my home, Zak. But, I only have two weeks left in Salvador and I am making the most of it. It never really stopped raining Saturday night, but we went out to celebrate São João despite the drizzle. Totally worth it! We kicked it off with street food (it’s good stuff here!)—chicken kebabs, queijo quente (fresh cheese sprinkled with oregano, browned over hot coals, and served with molasses), and acarajé all accompanied by cravinhos, clove-infused cachaça and capirinhas. Of course, after these indulgences we had to dance it off, not hard to do in Brazil! The Pelourinho area had numerous stages with live bands, and we found some great forro music and danced into the night. These are times I’m going to miss when I’m back in Austin! Pictured below: Helena, Ellie, and myself (my friend Asal is taking the picture!).


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