| He had designed the pousada himself and spoke proudly of how he had created it, down to the smallest of details. |
| While Nathan was driving back to the pousada, he kept thinking about Vadim's last words. |
| When they were driving from the airport to the pousada, Melvin explained why he was so in love with his country. |
| The pousada, a hotel designed to resemble local accommodations, was on the coast in Bahia de Salvador. |
| Then they returned to their pousada in Sitio do Conde where they enjoyed a pleasurable meal. |
| Once at the pousada, Nathan and Vadim were introduced to the very friendly João, Melvin's good friend and a man with a true love of life. |
