DrDon, I will be in Bahia on an exploratory trip early in the week of Nov. 7, 2010 and would appreciate the opportunity to meet you and possibly having you join me for lunch or dinner, depending on your schedule of course. I've read all your posts on ExpatExchange for the past 8-9 months and your knowledge of the town and area impresses me. I was looking for your personal email but could not find it anywhere. Please reply at [email protected]. Thank you very much. Best regards