We are once again back on the road, currently, but temporarily in
Brazil.
Gus procured and drove the ‘new’/old Landie a long and slow 1,600km (at 65kmph) over three days
to the coastal town of Curitiba.
Meanwhile, Mands, Ben and Max drove from the farm with Sekuru Robin for two solid days in the other Landie, and
met Gus there. We had a very dusty and fatigued, but happy, reunion and (thankfully) swapped Landies!
Then quite unexpectedly (after farewells to Sekuru), we found ourselves
taking a boat out to Ilha do Mel (Honey Island) and have landed in this small
piece of paradise. It has all happened so quickly, we keep having to pinch
ourselves to realize that this is for real!
This small island is almost all rainforest; 98% of it is protected ecologia, leaving the remaining two
small stretches of beach to be commercially, but naturally enjoyed. Every
building is made of wood, there are no hotels, only charmingly rustic guest houses, known as pousadas.
The white sand is so fine, it feels like walking in flour. Everyone is
friendly, as only small-island folks can be. This has turned out to be such an
unexpected bonus – and as Gus keeps telling us – the only time we’re going to
be enjoying a South American beach. As from tomorrow, it’s back in the car and
On With The Trip!
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| Sunkissed and ready to move on. Iguazu here we come! |
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