Whenever I read travel literature about Salvador, I realize how different my perception of the city is than most people that visit. My understanding of the capital of Bahia is intensely wrapped around my Brazilian family - and this is something that has become more clear to me this time around.
Today I saw an older post in the New York Times about Salvador's most famous literary figure - Jorge Amado. A new travel buddy of mine was reading one of his novels and it made me realize how little of his work I had looked into. He is famous for his colorful depictions of life in Salvador, of its people - from all walks of life. His novels would certainly make for incredible travelmates while spending time in the city. But to date, I think I have only read parts, and seen the movie adaptation, of his most famous work, Dona Flor and her Two Husbands. Because I spend most of my time with my Brazilian family here, I think I often forget/neglect to experience the famous "staples" that come to mind for everyone else when they come to the city.
But everyone should definitely check out this Times article on Amado. Also, the article has a pretty solid accompanying photo slideshow.
To get some other perspectives on Salvador, I have invited some guest bloggers to share their perspectives on the city. Be on the lookout for it!
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I was set and ready to compliment you on your photography when I realized you snagged the Cidade Baixa shot from NYT. Nice move. So what's your deal now? Where are you traveling?
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I don't think there's anything wrong with loving a city b/c of the personal attachments that you have to it. If anything it gives you a super unique, non-cliche connection to it.
ReplyDeleteoohh guest bloggers, sounds so cool. where's the video?
ReplyDeletetends to always be the case, huh? visitors will view a place so differently than locals. i think both could learn a bit from the other though. while locals know the ins and outs of a place, visitors often remind the locals of how spectacular the norm can be. sorry ive been slacking.
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