Salvador Brazil 12*5729N 38*30.59W Major pry city I northern part of the country. Have ost much of the typring that I did but have my notes. Old city on high cliff access by elevator free during Carnaval . Favellas homes of poor set very clos together surround The town. Squatters are alowede to occupy atny vacant space for three years then the govt wilol bring I water and sewers, May build up to 5 stories and they own the property. No outside yards overcrowding brings crime. Trip to Itaparica Island by converted fishing boat- two masts no sails island and snorkel no fish a volcanic isinssland. Harbor inside breakwater many cruising boats from around the world this is where they resupply. Good local food beans and rice, Pelorinho, old town many churches closed due to Carnaval.also museum an d post office. Carnaval viewing from platformalong ing thrshitteam te route central location=most noise. Continuous line of huge semi transport vans loaded with amplifiers. And fans all wearing the team t eac shirt. The t shirt is your ticket. Rock star ocn each truck blasting away. Colorfull costumes have givenway to t shirts. Dinner at typical barbeque restaurant with meatofs served on swords like Central Ave. Steady line of cruise ships at least 7 enterred port for the last day o carnival then left. Many gemstone store4 around the square. Brazil exports largest quatities and qualities resourses of the coutry are vast. Bolsa Famalia credit card with money given poor families for income a start o n redistributuion the socialist scheme. nWe lost another hour last night.Now at sea for eight days to South Africa.