Last night we were about to get dinner, when Anderson asked us if we would like to go to a samba party! We thought about it, but knew we would not be able to communicate and we had no party clothes. So, we decided to be boring party poopers. Instead…
It was a beautiful morning at 6.30 when I emerged from the Caranex. Completely still and absolutely silent. After breakfast, Dennis was completing his blog, when along came Ricardo, the campsite owner. Ricardo is an overlander himself, having driven a Jeep, towing a caravan, all the way south from Toronto…
I think Dennis must be termed a reluctant sightseer. I had to seriously bully him to put his computer down and get started this morning. If he could see something from his driving seat in Poki, he’d be happy. Visit to Christ the Redeemer Statue We seem to have become…
An Eventful Day All will be revealed during the course of the blog. This morning we woke to swarms of mosquitoes inside our mosquito net. At first we thought we might have let one in while climbing under the net, but we soon realised there were dozens and every one…
Leaving Sao Paulo Poki had survived Sao Paulo unscathed in her undercover car park. Traffic leaving the city on a Saturday morning was not as bad as when we had driven in. Still heavy, but moving. One noticeable difference was the lack of constant toot toot tooting from manic motorcyclists.…
Breakfast You might wonder why I’m writing about our breakfast. The arrangements were rather unique and, at first, puzzling. When we arrived, the reception told me breakfast was delivered to the room and asked at what time we would like it? We said 08.30. At about 07.00 we received a…
Leaving Florianopolis We thought about whether we should stay another day on the island. It is actually Santa Caterina Island, but the city of Florianopolis encompasses Santa Caterina Island, the surrounding small islands, as well as being partly on the mainland, so it is all referred to as Florianopolis. Afluence…
Camping Sitio Recanto da Lagoa Last night’s camp site, at Sitio Recanto da Lagoa, was a really social place. We had a nice flat spot and the camp was very busy. Many people stopped to try and talk with us. Poki and her map provoke so much interest. Some spoke…
Mundo Pueblito – Rafael’s Place I was a bit unsure about having a rest day here. It had obviously been smarter and was now a bit neglected and unfinished. However, after Rafael gave us the keys to his house so that we could use the shower and toilet and could…
Morning Tasks It was a shame to leave Don Ari Camping. It was a restful place with lovely people in charge. When we left I received kisses on both cheeks from the couple running it. Brazilians are super friendly people. As Dennis explained yesterday, it was such an odd border,…