I did not know prostitution was legal and so prevalent here. Let’s just say that I didn’t know she was a professional when we went to Pelourinho one night. “garota de ilicito”? What’s that? OOOOOOhhhhh. Sorry. Date over.

Instead of being beat up by her pimp, she remained friendly throughout my trip.

Beautiful area, culture, people, weather. Poverty totally out of hand. My private guide to culture, Luis Rasta, was a incredible man.

I want to go back with more street smarts and more time.