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Journey to the celebrities
Here lives and kicks the German football team during the World Cup in Brazil.
The last cables are laid, the paths freshly paved. Now the residents of the Brazilian state of Bahia are waiting for a visit from Alemanha: in two weeks, the German footballers will be traveling to the 2014 World Cup - then it's time for Balla balla in Bahia! From the 8th of June, the national team lives and kicks in Campo Bahia, a beautiful nature resort near the beach, with palm trees, apartments and sports ground. Jogi's boys are not far from here for the first round match in the capital, Salvador de Bahia (21 June). For the final match Stadi on Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, but a long way ...
Culture and nature in South American
Salvador is located on the Bahia de Todos os Santos (Allerheili Bay), the largest bay in the country, and is built on different levels of a mountain range. Curious: The Upper Town with the historic district Pelourin ho and the 70 m lower gege ne lower city can be reached via a lift. In addition to Salvador, the German kickers will be in the preliminaries in Fortaleza (21 June) and Recife (26 June). In addition to football, one can admire in the capital of the state of Ceará also selte ne animal and plant species in the Botany Garden (Parque Ecologico do Coco). Recife (the capital of Perambuco) is home to some of the oldest Gothic temples in the New World. Very important with every Brasili en Tour: a trip to Rio de Janeiro. Brazil's secret capital has a wealth of attractions to offer, such as For example, the 38-meter-high Christ Statue or Copacabana: The world-famous district stands like no other for Latin rhythms and South American zest for life. And its snow-white beach Princesinha do Mar is really majestically beautiful!
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Souvenir: It is one of the most popular souvenirs of the Bahia - the Fitinha do Senhor do Bonfim (literally: Ribbon of the Lord of the Good End), which is offered in all imaginable colors by souvenir dealers. The origin of the bracelets and talisman in popular belief Cadomblé, in which mixed Catholic and African influences: Each color is assigned to a Christian saint as well as a nature deity (Orixá), who accompany the wearer henceforth. Attached is the devout lucky charm on the right wrist with three knots - each of which stands for a wish. The tape may no longer be removed, but must fall off by itself. Then the wishes come true.
Football culinary
What would a World Cup evening be without the typical local food? Pao de Queijo de Minas (Brazilian cheese rolls) are quick and easy: you need 500 g tapioca flour (available in Asian shops), half a glass of milk, a quarter glass of oil, 2 eggs, salt, 500 g coarsely grated cheese (Turkish Gazzy or Kars from the Turkish supermarket is very close to Brazilian cheese, but you can also go to Gouda). Now bring the milk, oil and salt to a boil, then pour over the flour into a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Gradually add cheese and eggs and knead well until a mass is formed, from which small balls can be formed (recipe is sufficient for about 50 small rolls). Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Good Appetite!
Worth knowing: Information about Brazil is available on the Internet. Information on the World Cup venues can be found on the Fifa website (www.fifa.com/worldcup) or on the website of the German Football Association DFB (www.wm2014-brasilien.net).
