I am currently sheltering from the hot sun and making the most of a break from the beach by updating the blog.
I arrived on the Ilha de Santa Catarina in southern Brazil last Friday to be greeted by beautiful sunny weather and deserted beaches.
The landscape is stunning with mile after mile of golden sand shadowed by great forested mountains. The surf is really good with consistent waves and few rips. Been long boarding quite a bit and making the most of the peaceful surroundings to relax.
A few observations of Brazil:
- Very few people speak (or try to speak) foreign languages, it must be similar for a visitor to the Uk! The version of Brazilian Portuguese that it spoken is so different in content an annunciation it is very difficult and is really a language of its own.
- Smoke is everywhere, after coming from smoke free Uk you really notice it!
- Toilet paper does not go down the toilet but in bins next to the toilet, helps the delicate plumbing system.
Just booked my bus for the next leg of the trip and as the journey is approx 17hrs overnight I upgraded to "leito" class of seat (fully reclining) all for the cost of around 65 GBP. I´m visiting the Iguaçu Falls (http://www.cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/index_en.asp and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls) that form a natural border for Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. I hope that I can experience both the Argentine and Brazilian viewpoints and would like to enjoy the nature reserve as well.
Then on Monday I travel down to Buenos Aires for a venture into the Cosmopolitan capital of Argentina. Here I´d like to sample all the city´s delights and hope to watch Tango, Football and Polo at some point.
I´ll feel sad to leave this hostel as once again made good friends and shared unforgettable experiences; Such is the life of a solo traveller, new places to visit and new friend to meet.
Hope that all the preparations for Christmas are well underway and the dark winter days are not too bad. I Haven´t got an advent calendar though and may have to see if I can find a Brazilian version.
JP
2 comments:
Wow - it certainly makes interesting reading ;o) i am so glad you are having such a wonderful time, and i am not at all jealous!! life is pretty much the same here, have a leaving date now, 29th feb - and i just know it will be here before i know it - who know, maybe i'll be off round the world too!!
lots of love, miss malcolmson xx
I agree with Miss Malcomson! Sounds amazing, and just to amke you feel even better it's bleeding freezing here! Hope the coach journey goes OK. Stu
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