The car is now in an indoor warehouse awaiting its container. We asked for a smooth transition and we got it even though Government workers were on strike. There were several possible choke-holds, but our representatives miraculously got us through with smiles. The service was worth the premium we paid. We even got a ride back from the harbor and a chance to visit with the boss who spoke excellent English. I am so glad that it didn’t turn into a hassle like Panama to Colombia.
It was sad to say goodbye to the Cayenne. It started its life in Leipzig, Germany with me and Anisa for the first 3 weeks in what grew into a 10,000 mile epic 3 month Western European and 1 ½ month US road trip. After an epic 20,000 mile LatAm road trip, it is ending its time with the Westwood Shahins in Salvador, Brazil. It is fitting that Anisa was part of its last 3 weeks with us. The turnover of the car key to brother Steve ceremony took place over single malts at the Hotel Villa Bahi
a. I have had a lot of fun and adventure with the Cayenne.
We revisited Alaide for more of her delicious fejouada cooking. We had fish moqueca, carne del sol and franga frita. The house hot sauce was excellent and intense. We could not see the Ballet Folklorico program because the theater was without electricity. People started drifting away after a half hour. We visited some more with Silvio.
Our 4AM wake up is early, but we will be happy to return to the comforts of home without bug bites and humidity.
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