by Robin Sparks | Sep 18, 2004 | Blog
August 30, 2004 I knew it was time to go when I woke up at 4 AM with rows of angry welts on my stomach and dozens of red bumps on my ankles all crying out at once, “Scratch me!” I hadn’t minded all that much the cold showers and the drip drying...
by Robin Sparks | Sep 18, 2004 | Blog
September 18, 2004 Yes, I am back. It’s been two weeks since I got off the plane in San Francisco. And I am just now beginning to recognize the Americana in the mirror. Usually, after a long trip, I hide out long enough to unpack my bags, catch up with mail, pay...
by Robin Sparks | Aug 25, 2004 | Blog
I’m back in Salvador. Arrived with no plans for accommodations…ran into Lourdes walking down the street, Lourdes, my Brazilian friend…who within moments found me a room for $7 a night, just downstairs from my English friend Helena. Yes, in the same...
by Robin Sparks | Aug 24, 2004 | Blog
I am now on the most beautiful tropical island off the coast of Salvador, Brazil…In a pousada overlooking the ocean for $30 a night! Including a bountiful breakfast. Just a 2 hour boat ride to Salvador. No motor vehicles, only sandy streets. And filled with...
by Robin Sparks | Aug 23, 2004 | Blog
Salvador, Brazil. Download.
