Sunday in Salvador

          I told you that last Sunday was incredible and deserved its own post, right? Well here it is, and I hope you're ready for some pictures! On Sunday morning, all of the intercambistas (exchange students) and rotarians met up at the dock of one of Salvador's beaches. We boarded a super adorable little tour boat, and took off through the water.
          It was one of the most gorgeous days I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy, and spending it out on the water with a bunch of Brazilians only made it that much better! The sunny was out, and the sky matched the vibrant blue of the ocean, with nearly no clouds to be seen across the whole horizon! We sat and hung out on the prow of the boat, right over the water, took pictures, listened to music, danced etc... it was a good time for everyone.

Getting ready to jump...!

          We visited two islands. To get to the first one we all jumped off the boat into the water and swam ashore. The water was not too warm, but cool and refreshing after sitting in the sun on the boat.  The water here in brazil is bright blue, and so clear that you can see the sandy bottom even after the wave pass over it. It is literally like paradise!
          At the second beach we ate a little lunch and relaxed in hammocks that were shaded by palm trees.
          The boat ride back from Salvador was much colder than any of us expected! We all were tired, so we huddled together and wrapped ourselves in our country flags to keep warm, and we took a nap. I was sad to leave the boat when we got to Salvador again, because we had to say goodbye to all of the rotarians and intercambistas that live in Salvador. We all hugged and kissed and said "Tchau, beijos" and parted ways, at least for the time being.
          Then already it was time to leave Salvador. I felt like I had just got there and met my exchange friends, and before I even had time to say hello I had to leave! We drove to the bus stop, and left Salvador and its wonderful people. It was 10:00pm when we left, and the bus ride to Itabuna took eight hours! UGHHH! When we arrived my family was waiting to welcome me, but that's
another story that I'll save for another time. Boa noite!

*The word rodoviaria is bus station, and bus stop is ponto de onibus.