Yes im in San Salvador, this is a crazy place. It´s so so busy and bustling all the time which is great as this makes me feel safe, it has the most crazy market stalls (im thinking which must be a bit like India!), there is pupusas and fruit shakes being sold from every angle, ive become friends with a half Latino half Korean family who own a creperie - delcious! who have taken me out for pupusas, offered me their spare room for free as they live near all of the museums, and would like to take me on a trip into the hills to visit quaint towns and volcanos at the weekend! This is so so lovely but I think there is only so much kindness I can take before I start to back away and my mind thinks there must be some sort of catch! but no they are actually just lovely people and despite all of the old pervs that like to have a good stare, this city and actually it seems all of Central America seems to be filled with the kindest and very genuine people who just want to help when they see someone who needs it, and generally I do!
So after navigating my way around the city yesterday, visiting a good bunch of shops, (thank goodness for posh department stores that sell real chocolate!) got myself a pedicure, i´ve got happy pretty feet again, got a healthy dose of culture at the MARTE modern art museum and found Fernando Llorts (the most popular Salvadorian artist) gallery and work shop, I was happy and feel I have seen my fill of San Salvador.
This morning is my last in the city for now and im going to explore on foot some more, find the New Cathedral which is meant to be stunning and has 2 large murals by Fernado on the outside, which will be interesting to see as his work comprises of simple shapes, figures and animals and has a great bright use of colour, so on the outside of a white washed church, this will make a refreshing change. Then sit back in the park and atempt to read my Latino copy of Vogue and plan my trip to the hills.
Adios amigos xxx
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