Heaven?

If Tudo Bem's post wasn't enough to convince you...trust me -- Salvador is the greatest place on the face of the earth.

Where should I start. Maybe I should talk about the city's rich culture and history? Or would you rather just hear about the beaches? Does the African Diaspora interest you? Because, Salvador is the blackest city in all of Latin America...

I'll just start by introducing my host family. To put it simply...they're amazing. When I first arrived at their apartment, I was greeted by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, everybody. It would've been overwhelming if it wasn't for the fact that everyone was extremely friendly and open. I instantly felt like I was right at home.

When things calmed down a bit I was able to get to know my immediate family a little better. My host parents are both extremely friendly and energetic. They treat me as if I was really one of their own. My host brother, Junior, is the lead singer in an Axe band (the local popular music of Bahia). I got a chance to listen to his CD. It's pretty legit. And even if it wasn't, I wouldn't say anything, because he could probably bench press me 100 times without breaking a sweat (not exaggerating.) And rumor has it that my host sister is really hot, and that she has really hot friends that come over to the house all the time. Fortunately, both of these rumors are completely true... Like I said, Salvador is the greatest place on earth.

In other news, there's a cultural phenomenon sweeping the nation. I actually think it's an American based magazine, but it's spreading throughout Brazil like wildfire. Everyone should check it out. And if you feel compelled, please leave comments.

Until next time...