Road Trip

This week's road trip took us south of Curitiba.

Blumenau is a town settled by Germans and is most well known for its Oktoberfest when they "celebrate German traditions and culture, in parades, folk dances, bands, food and - beer". Nothing is happening in Blumenau in the middle of May. We know. We were there. 

So much for that town. 

Heading north again toward the coast brought us to Guaratuba. "Tourists from many different places in Brazil and the world visit annually its 22 km of beautiful beaches". We found a lovely hotel with a view, walked on the beach, visited "Christ the Hill" and pretty much enjoyed ourselves.

The next morning, we continued north to Pontal do Sul, parked the car and took the ferry to Ilha do Mel (Honey Island). Think Gilligan's Island and you pretty much have it. The island is covered with the Atlantic Rainforest and surrounded with white sand beaches. They call it "rustic and exotic". After Larry stepped on and killed a black spider as large as his hand, Kay called it icky and primitive. There are no roads - only paths that are sometimes under water at high tide. You get around on foot or bike it. There is no public lighting. We were grateful for cell phone flashlights! 

Upon arriving, you hire a guy to take your luggage to your resort. 

The sand and surf really were spectacular. 

The Lighthouse of Shells was a short walk from where we were staying and another 150 steps to get to the lookout, where you could catch your breath while taking in a beautiful view of the island. 

Our resort was in Brasília. We wanted to see what we were missing by not staying in Encantadas, so we got on the boat and putted south. We found it to be about the same - only more inhabited - as you can see!!! Haha  

Yep, we had a wonderful three day/two night adventure! These last two weeks were great fun with great friends. 

Meanwhile, back in Curitiba, the temple was being cleaned - inside and out. 

Next week it's back to work!

Business as usual.