Paraty to RioOn the Bus After a final breakfast at Pousada Villaggio, we make the short walk to the bus station for our 9:20am bus trip to Rio de Janeiro. This time we get our tickets much quicker than in Sao Paulo.The bus was to arrive by 2:00pm (4 hours and 40 minuted) but road delays have us arriving more than an hour late. The bus drives along the coast …
Jeep Tour to the Jungle WaterfallsJeep Tour Another hot and sunny morning. We have a relaxed breakfast and make or way to the Paraty Tours office where we meet for our jeep tour.There are six of us on the tour; two from Brazil, one from China and the three of us. We are seat-belted into the jeep seats and drive 30 minutes on bumpy roads into the jungle.Giant BambooWe walk …
Boating Around ParatyBoarding Netuno II It is a gorgeous, hot morning as we head to the dock for a cruise along the coast. Our boat, the Netuno II, is at the absolute end of the dock.We sit at a table on the top deck and watch the mountains and islands. They remind me a bit of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Gathering with FishAt the first stop for some swimming I …
Salvador to ParatyFrom Salvador to Sao PauloOur flight on LATAM Airlines from Salvador to Sao Paulo is uneventful. We catch a cab to Graham’s apartment.Since Graham has school work, John and I head out to Paulista Avenue and check out Japan House which has a two free exhibitions running; one on Japanese jewellery and the other on Japanese pop art.Overnight Bus to ParatyAfter a pizza supper with Graham the …
