JUSTIN YOUNG

I finally made it to Salvador (map) (wiki) after a very long travel time of almost 28 hours. My layover in Manaus(post) was 9 hours, so by the time i landed, I was absolutely travel thrashed. Bella and Cristina had a taxi waiting for me at the airport, finally on the ground!

Salvador Airport at Night

We woke up the next morning and went to the very popular Praia do Flamengo (map). The place has beach front restaurant/bars up and down the beach and what looks like a million umbrellas as far as the eye can see.

Umbrellas! - Praia do Flamengo, Salvador Brazil

We got a beach side table at one of the restaurants and then feasted on pretty much everything that looked good. Crab, fish, fried cheese, acarajé, we hung out for about 6 hours eating, drinking, and floating in the 80 degree ocean. Great first day in Brazil!

Bella and Cristina with our little crabs

Cristina - AKA The Cheese Lady!

Cristina Caipirinha

Bella and Wellington

Tags: Beach, Brazil, Cocktails, Food, Praia do Flamengo, Salvador

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