From 2011 to 2012 I was lucky enough to be able to travel around the world.

My backpack and I left Rome for eight months travelling towards the EASY, living a continuous summer across all the continents and experiencing incredible and unrepeatable experiences.

The thrill of a hunting lioness, the feeling os being so small on the Great Wall and the magic on Easter Island, dancing all the night at the Full Moon Party, participating in the Carnival in the Rio Sambadrome. But there was also the fear of dying under a landslide, the terror of being surrounded by a shark and feeling smelled by 'something', in the dark Amazon forest night. The risk of getting lost in the Patagonia and the anger of been robbed halfway through the trip.  On a bike with Cambodians, surfing with Australians, playing football on the beach with Brazilians, drinking wine with Argentines... everyday was a new story with new people, giving me the priceless feeling of having the freedom to manage and live every day of ,y life.

There are so many and so strong emotions that will remain indelible forever in my memory and for my whole life.

In these pages you will find, day by day, some short stories about the greatest adventure of my life

If the most important carnival is held in Rio de Janeiro, most locals claims that the most original and traditional one takes place in Salvador de Bahia (MAP). So here is the plan: taking a flight during the middle of the party and switch city.

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Salvador is quite a big city, yet the hystorical center, Pelourinho, preserved the lovely typical Portuguese colonial architecture.

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Here carnival is held on the road. The tiny little alleys of the city center got crowded since the beginning of the day, when the small group of parades begin to sing and dance along the streets. They transmit such an euphory that all people are involved to the dances, or to support the percussion rithm with any kind of tool.

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia
Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

During the afternoon the parade start on the main streets, with "blocos" and truck. The city becomes extremely crowded and it is said to be also quite dangerous. The continously survelliance of thousands of military police squads help prevents dangers and annoyances. Besides, they are so cute with such a uniform that they seem to be taking part to the show

Policia Militar, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia
Capoeira, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

The party continues till late in the night, from Pelourinho to the "Barra", the district close to the beach. Nothing changes: streams of people walking, singing. kissing, dancing... besides all warnings and concerns, the show continues in a peaceful and harmonious way till the end.

Pelourinho, Salvador de Bahia
Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

There is also some time for a radio interview, my haircut seems to be the topic of the conversation. I'll send my message with my poor portuguese, who know if anybody understood with such a chaos.

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia
Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

Even with people screaming singing and making noice, a little chile grasp my attention: he is supposed to sell beers and sodas to customer but he's not... can anyone blame him?

Carnaval, Salvador de Bahia

That's the end of one of the most impressive show held in the world. A whole week where there are no rules, where almost an entire (huge) country suspends all activities and go celebrating on the streets, from dusk to dawn...

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