Long hot day

Today was a good day for using Portuguese... I still find myself primarily using English, but slowly I am feeling more confident when I use what little Portuguese I know.

I dislike the bus system in Salvador. If I was going to a tourist area, I'd have ten buses to choose from. Since I am not, I get to wait for an hour for the bus. I was SO late for my aula de percussão. Jorge was very lovely and didn't hold me accountable. I was just happy to be out of the heat by the time I arrived at his house. The sun was monstrous today, and I found myself quite irritable.

For lunch this afternoon, I had what was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Red-fish baked with heaps of vegetables and a side of beans and rice (not your La Napalera beans and rice!). Sorry, I really don't do the dish justice by this description. The meal way joined harmoniously with an ice cold Bohemia, a view of the sea, and an engaging conversation with Lucas (an inspiring Brazilian I've had the pleasure to get to know).

Also, just heard from Alex, (a friend at the hostel I am living) that Kelly Green may be making a trip here sometime. Ask her for details, but I think she's doing recording, shows, and some studying while she's here. Muito legal!

Eu não gosto de turismo, mas é como as pessoas ganham dinheiro.
...mas eu não gosto dinheiro!