Internet Café Update

My time here in Salvador is passing very quickly, and I have realized that it is much harder to update than I had previously thought.

The wi-fi in my hotel is $8.00 for every 24 hours, so after my initial white-knuckled night in a strange, new place, I have looked for other internet options.

So, I won´t be updating this blog as regularly as I planned.

There is simply too much living to do!

-Joe

In Salvador, Brasil!

I am finally here.

My internet is spotty (and expensive) at my hotel in Salvador da Bahia, Brasil, but I will find an internet café somewhere close to update regularly.

But, I am here.

It turns out that Portuguese language is ESSENTIAL to doing ANYTHING here.  Luckily I have a knack for making up words in Portuguese that sound like French words with a slur here and there.

So much more to come.

Off to start my day.

Waiting in Chicago, ORD

The adventure begins.

I am almost too tired to function, but I'm trying to keep myself in this drowsy state, just like a smoldering flame lingering before it goes out, so that I will sleep well on my flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro.

 I wonder how many people are in the airport at a given time. 3,000? 5,000?  Enough to form a small city living off of overpriced bananas and frappucinos.

Here's what ORD looks like (Chicago O'Hare).  Rather, here's what ORD looks like when you are walking and trying to take pictures with your phone inconspicuously.  I like the fourth one down.

Houston (IAH) is my next destination!

Flight to Brazil Tomorrow

Esse brasil lindo e trigueiro,
É o meu brasil brasileiro,
Terra de samba e pandeiro.

Such a rush of emotions, but no time to dwell on anything.

Packing, fixing minor problems, packing, and eating occasionally are all I have to do today.

Then, I'm going to travel for 23 hours to go a mere one time zone ahead of Michigan. Thanks, cheap ticket!

Salvador da Bahia, I am coming!