By nfiszer
As I write this, I have just completed my first week of classes and activities with my program here in Salvador, Brazil. It has been a week of new experiences and of getting used to a completely new lifestyle, from living with a host family, to dealing with life in the constant heat, to figuring out the public transportation system. The city is like nothing I have ever seen, and each day I am surprised by its size and its diversity. Among my first impressions, the rich culture and religious influence in the city are apparent walking through the streets observing daily life, and in everyday conversation. African traditions thrive alongside colonial Portuguese buildings and establishments. The streets are filled with music, vendors of food and every kind of merchandise, and of course terrible traffic. ...continue reading "First Impressions of Brazil"