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Anyone else here is a little bit
Anyone else here is a little bit "crabby" to get back to work this week after the long US holiday weekend?⁣ ⁣ Give me a 👍🏼 in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 if you relate.⁣ ⁣ Happy Monday!
Friday vibes as much of the US is taking a long holiday weekend. ⁣ ⁣ And for those of us who work with US-based colleagues, it's a bit of a
Friday vibes as much of the US is taking a long holiday weekend. ⁣ ⁣ And for those of us who work with US-based colleagues, it's a bit of a "hallelujah, the emails have slowed down for a few days!"⁣ ⁣ Give me a ❤ in the comments below if you feel me with this!
With the largest black population outside of Africa, Salvador is proud of -- and works hard to maintain -- its black heritage.⁣ ⁣ This painted face is in homage to Olodum, the band that created the samba-reggae style of music that is now heard around the globe. ⁣ ⁣ The name Olodum comes from the Yoruba word Olodumaré, who is the grand creator. The colors of the band are also African-inspired. The African influence on this city is ever-present.⁣ ⁣ Any guesses as to what percentage of the population in Salvador is afro-descendant? Let me know in the comments 👇
With the largest black population outside of Africa, Salvador is proud of -- and works hard to maintain -- its black heritage.⁣ ⁣ This painted face is in homage to Olodum, the band that created the samba-reggae style of music that is now heard around the globe. ⁣ ⁣ The name Olodum comes from the Yoruba word Olodumaré, who is the grand creator. The colors of the band are also African-inspired. The African influence on this city is ever-present.⁣ ⁣ Any guesses as to what percentage of the population in Salvador is afro-descendant? Let me know in the comments 👇
Tonight’s view. #nofilter #nofilterneeded #sunset #sunsetphotography #ilovethisplace #inlovewiththisplace #ssalovers
Tonight’s view. #nofilter #nofilterneeded #sunset #sunsetphotography #ilovethisplace #inlovewiththisplace #ssalovers
The sunset ritual. 🌅 The nightly gatherings to watch the sunset has always been one of my favorite things about Salvador 🇧🇷/ It's like a flash mob. Hundreds gather nightly -- friends, families, and lovers. Music and laughter permeate the air. Vendors wander through selling beer, soda, and street food. When night falls, just as quickly as the crowd gathered, it disperses. (Photo circa 2017) Click 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 for more tales from Salvador. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
The sunset ritual. 🌅 The nightly gatherings to watch the sunset has always been one of my favorite things about Salvador 🇧🇷/ It's like a flash mob. Hundreds gather nightly -- friends, families, and lovers. Music and laughter permeate the air. Vendors wander through selling beer, soda, and street food. When night falls, just as quickly as the crowd gathered, it disperses. (Photo circa 2017) Click 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 for more tales from Salvador. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
Santo Antônio - you had me at colonial architecture. The bright colors are a happy bonus! For as long as I can remember, I've loved taking pictures of old buildings. The detail that just doesn't get created today. I've been to dozens of countries around the globe and what I always come home with is building photos. Street life photos? Nope. People photos? Nope. Every old building within a 5-mile radius? You bet! Who are my other old building lovers out there? I know I'm not alone in this so let me know in the comments. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
Santo Antônio - you had me at colonial architecture. The bright colors are a happy bonus! For as long as I can remember, I've loved taking pictures of old buildings. The detail that just doesn't get created today. I've been to dozens of countries around the globe and what I always come home with is building photos. Street life photos? Nope. People photos? Nope. Every old building within a 5-mile radius? You bet! Who are my other old building lovers out there? I know I'm not alone in this so let me know in the comments. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
A metaphor for our current reality? 🤷⁣ ⁣ Since I took this photo in beach paradise of Morro de São Paulo in 2015, I've been in love with the stark contrasts of this photo. I just never imagined I'd be using to represent our dystopian present.⁣ ⁣ 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 But I'd love to hear from you. What strikes you YOU about this photo? 👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼
A metaphor for our current reality? 🤷⁣ ⁣ Since I took this photo in beach paradise of Morro de São Paulo in 2015, I've been in love with the stark contrasts of this photo. I just never imagined I'd be using to represent our dystopian present.⁣ ⁣ 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 But I'd love to hear from you. What strikes you YOU about this photo? 👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼
One little fishy, two little fishies... The crystal-clear lake waters of Fazenda Pratinha in Chapada Diamantina national park in Bahia, 🇧🇷. I had thought that stunning views of the water were reserved for the coast, but Chapada proved me wrong. 🤷‍♀️ I'm so glad it did, and I can't wait for the pandemic to pass to go back and explore more of this giant park system. This is 1 of 40 reasons I absolutely ❤️ living here in Salvador and think it should be on every traveler's bucket list. ✈️ Click the link in my bio 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 for some post-pandemic inspiration. You won't be disappointed. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
One little fishy, two little fishies... The crystal-clear lake waters of Fazenda Pratinha in Chapada Diamantina national park in Bahia, 🇧🇷. I had thought that stunning views of the water were reserved for the coast, but Chapada proved me wrong. 🤷‍♀️ I'm so glad it did, and I can't wait for the pandemic to pass to go back and explore more of this giant park system. This is 1 of 40 reasons I absolutely ❤️ living here in Salvador and think it should be on every traveler's bucket list. ✈️ Click the link in my bio 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 for some post-pandemic inspiration. You won't be disappointed. #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #discoversouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #traveldestinations #doyourtravel #amazingplacestovisit #touristmode #slowtravel #touristythings #authentictravel #smallgrouptravel #tripgoals #worldtravels #touristing #vacationgoals
Salvador has a Cristo, too! 😂⁣ ⁣ Not anywhere close to as large — or as famous — as the Cristo in Rio, but ours is free, rarely crowded, you don’t have to stand in line to see it, and offers a landing spot for an unforgettable sunset.⁣ ⁣ Located in the Barra neighborhood of Salvador, the hillside surrounding the Cristo is one of two super-popular places to watch the sun set over the Bay of All Saints. ⁣ ⁣ During covid, it has become THE place to be, as our world-famous landmark, the Farol (lighthouse) has been boarded up to prevent gathering. I suspect the same will happen with the Cristo once local elections are over in mid-November, but we’ll see.⁣ ⁣ Let me know in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 which Cristo you prefer. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #brazilgram_ #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #ilovebrazil #discoversouthamerica #visitsouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #bahiabrazil #bahiabrasil #salvador #inlovewiththisplace #likealocal #offthebeatenpath #authentictravel #slowtravel #smallgrouptravel #faroldabarra
Salvador has a Cristo, too! 😂⁣ ⁣ Not anywhere close to as large — or as famous — as the Cristo in Rio, but ours is free, rarely crowded, you don’t have to stand in line to see it, and offers a landing spot for an unforgettable sunset.⁣ ⁣ Located in the Barra neighborhood of Salvador, the hillside surrounding the Cristo is one of two super-popular places to watch the sun set over the Bay of All Saints. ⁣ ⁣ During covid, it has become THE place to be, as our world-famous landmark, the Farol (lighthouse) has been boarded up to prevent gathering. I suspect the same will happen with the Cristo once local elections are over in mid-November, but we’ll see.⁣ ⁣ Let me know in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 which Cristo you prefer. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #igbahia #ig_brazil #brazilgram_ #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #ilovebrazil #discoversouthamerica #visitsouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #bahiabrazil #bahiabrasil #salvador #inlovewiththisplace #likealocal #offthebeatenpath #authentictravel #slowtravel #smallgrouptravel #faroldabarra
Offering for Iemanjá at the Festa de Iemanjá this past February 2.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Iemanjá is one of the most important Candomblé Orixás (deities) here in Salvador, and her day is a big deal. The faithful come before down to give thanks and by mid-day religious festivities have given way to samba, samba reggae, and parties.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is just one example of how Candomblé has a powerful influence on the culture here. Curious to learn more? Then join us on Sunday for our AirBnB experience online where we share all of this — and more.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Link in my bio and we hope to see you there.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📷: @suylimafotografia⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
Offering for Iemanjá at the Festa de Iemanjá this past February 2.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Iemanjá is one of the most important Candomblé Orixás (deities) here in Salvador, and her day is a big deal. The faithful come before down to give thanks and by mid-day religious festivities have given way to samba, samba reggae, and parties.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is just one example of how Candomblé has a powerful influence on the culture here. Curious to learn more? Then join us on Sunday for our AirBnB experience online where we share all of this — and more.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Link in my bio and we hope to see you there.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📷: @suylimafotografia⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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