a night on the town

On Saturday night, a friend very generously offered to come over and babysit (thanks, Cindy!), and we took my parents out to Rio Vermelho, a hip, kind of bohemian neighborhood in Salvador.

There were Rastafarians selling beaded jewelry on the sidewalk, stands with women frying acarajé and beijú, and lots of young people out enjoying the evening.

It felt strange to be outside beyond the walls of our condominium after dark. It's been way too long since we've gone out at night without the kids--the first time since moving here nine months ago.

After having a beer outside at the praça, we wandered down to Tom de Sabor, a cool bookstore/café/bar in a pyramid-shaped building.

We had appetizers and capirinhas in the bar, then got to hear a band play some classic Brazilian jazz.


And here I am perusing the children's books in the café.