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These girls from the João Gomes de Sá school in Itacaré entered into the Olympic spirit by creating their version of the famous rings as they awaited the arrival of the torch.
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It's not just Brazilians who are getting into the Olympic spirit thanks to the torch relay. Canadian Joey Olson, 29, who is on holiday in Brazil, did not know that the Olympic flame would be passing through Itacaré today. "What good luck!" he said.
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The lively sounds of the Itacaré Municipal Marching Band got the crowds into the mood as the torch relay arrived in their town.
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About 70km from Ilhéus, the beach town of Itacaré is the 14th destination of the torch relay in the state of Bahia. Its beautiful beaches, surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest, atrract surfers and eco-tourists all year around.
Sun, 22 May
Itacaré, BA
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Itinerary
| Avenida Castro Alves |
| Rua Alto da Boa Vista |