Buggy time

Today, I didn´t waste any time about doing activities, something had to be done.  No sooner had I asked about tours had they booked one for me… Vila tatajuba.  Amazing time going up and over the sand dunes

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At long last… Jeri

After spending so long in pipa I finally decided to go yesterday.  The transport from there to JeriCoacoara was the most difficult of all travels so far.   I hopped on one bus to natal, hopped off that and bought my ticket to fortaleza.  1.5 hours waiting in the rodoviaria and I was on my way, before finally reaching there the next morning, to buy the next bus ticket to jeri which gave me 3 hour wait in the rodoviaria of fortaleza.  I finally arrived at bout half 4 to see the sun go down.

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As I woke up, I realise it was still early, but I got up anyway, had breakfast and booked in to some buggy driving around the beaches in the southern direction.  This was cool, seeing the different coloured rocks in one area, the erosion that was clearly evident in some places and holding a crab was cool too.  Lovin the landscapes of Brazil, especially the north and northeast

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Joao Pessoa

As I got off the 14hour long bus journey, I Arrived in the rodoviaria of Joao Pessoa, a bit out of sorts not having a clue where I was, until everyone was getting off the bus.  We reached our final destination, Joao Pessoa.  A nice beachside town with some activities to do.

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The Bus station again

After an enjoyable weekend in Salvador, I decided to head to the bus station once more.  No hope on sundays as buses only go 3 days a week. Monday was the next day, so flying out of here on one of the last few 15 hour bus journeys left in this trip.  So much country, so little time.  Where to go, where to skip, where to stay?  Where to enjoy, where to wave bye bye?  All these questions and no answers, I guess we´ll find out.  Joao Pessoa´s the destination of choice–ariving first thing tomorrow morning, finger´s crossed.  Add another 4 hours on and it´s probably more precise, however they could have given the correct timing to me this time.  Who knows?  It´s all about the flight bookings and bus bookings now, to make sure little time is lost as it´s so scarce with less than 4 weeks left

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Back to Salvador again

A sad thought crossed my mind as I realised how little time is left for the rest of the trip.  The last few days were spent in lencois.  Arriving last saturday early morning, I was ready for the festival which was to come full of brazilian singers.  The streets were full of the locals in the main square of this small town with most of the income coming from tourism.   Treks were done there every day and a wide range were available.  Cachoeiras, grutas and crystal clear water were among the scenery there to be visited.    On meeting a Brazilian guy, we decided to take matters into our own hands and relax with a few of our own adventures.  This allowed us to enjoy the nature more and explore the routes around without runing after a guide.  

The most amazing landscapes, it was beautiful to walk around this town and the area with/without the guides.  What added to it was the amazing fish and goat the restaurants had on offer.

Back in Salvador and working out time will be hard as area gets bigger to cover and time gets lesser.

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The Next town

Moving on to another beach town of praia do Forte, the first day was spent walking around this paradise where we weren´t hassled by any beggars.  The beach was amazing with beautiful palm trees everywhere. 

On the second day, we went snorkelling in the morning.  T.B.U

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Salvador

Salvador was cool–full of culture, went to a Mass in the African style with lots of music and singing, Samba dancing and street parties filled the nights.  While going to the various museums and markets in the pelourinho area was the day time fun.

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Out of there

After staying on the ground for what seemed like half an hour, we finally took off and arrived in Salvador yesterday evening. 

Brazilians don´t do flights like europeans.  Any time you´re given a piece of paper, you´re going to need it again later.  A boarding card for domestic flights is a piece of paper with a luggage tag attached to it.  That luggage tag needs to be kept and given to an official when you collect your bag.

Only for the fact that I´ve been through this ritual a ton of times with restaurants, õne might never think of it!!!

After this, you´re greeeted by Afro-Brazilians playing african beats before exiting the airport.

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Another week goes by, teaching experience getting better.  Enjoying the company of the children and pleasantly surprised at the speed that they pick things up.  Saw the amazing views from Sugarloaf even though the weather wasn´t perfect.  It was still possible to get some good pictures.

The most exciting part of the weekend was the maracana, botafogo just missed out on the win,

The following monday, we eneded up in niteroi for what was originally to be 2 days, but because of Daryl´s drink being spiked we didn´t get back until wednesday.

Alot of other crazy stuff has happened such as a bus crash with a kombi, the bus took a curve and knocked the left wing mirror of a kombi straight off.  I´m surprised it happened sooner.  Our favela has been upgraded to the worst favela in all of Rio out of a total of 600 favelas.  Complexo do alemao is a collection of favelas and 2 gangs control the complex which makes it so dangerous.

With a flight tomorrow, i´m glad to be leaving on one hand but sad on the other.  it feels like a part of my life is being left here. Next stop Salvador!!!

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