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23. The boat trip
Our last full day here and once again it’s a cracker. Hot, slight breeze and no sign of rain. It won’t be long before we are… More
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22. The beaches
First up we have another Brazilian carrot cake. Nope, still don’t get it. What’s the point if it doesn’t have grated carrot in it? And get… More
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21. The town
Traditional breakfast summary – new for today we have on the left a cookie type thing that has rye seeds in it. Bottom is a cocoa… More
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20. The seaside
Hotel Aretê in Armação dos Búzios is definitely a step above the Atlantis Copacabana and Cabo Branco Atlântico Hotels. The breakfasts are the usual mix of… More
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19. The countryside
The last morning in João Pessoa and I discovered that the orange yoghurt I’ve had a few times also has carrot (cenoura) in it. What on… More
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18. The shopping
Finally my terror is over, we returned the car uncrashed and intact. I no longer have to drive on these streets of motorbikes and insane parking.… More
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17. The club
For a few days now, one of the cakes at breakfast has had the label of “Bolo Inglés”, meaning English Cake. The first one kind of… More
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16. Church day
I discovered the hotel omelette is worth having a try, even though it was more of a frittata. At least it wasn’t made with the awful… More
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15. The Easterly sunset
After spending months planning and researching our trip, one of the things that stood out about this area is a massive great hotel that was built… More
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14. Things are going swimmingly
Our first big outing in João Pessoa and we were off to see a childhood friend of Luzima’s called Peñe. The drive there included a motorway,… More