Peru, Bolivia, Brazil Sat 4 Oct - Thurs 9 Oct 08
Here is last report for this trip.
People here in Porto Seguro are exceptionally friendly, lots of hugs and kisses on both cheeks when greeting and parting (except man to man = handshake and fist-touching and occasional hug). Everyone consistantly happy, smiling, laughing at every opportunity, lots of music, mostly brazillian (rather than pop or rock), lambada/folksey/bluesy, people dancing in the street or restaurant, great atmosphere.
Had hectic last few days here with friends made at Luis restaurant.
Saturday evening - a riotous birthday party in a village inland from Porto Seguro, driven (careered) there with 6 of us in fiesta size car, huge welcome by lovely lady celebrating birthday, several dozen people in back yard, much beer, music and dancing.
Sunday a 50k bus trip with Nete and Sandra to Eunapolis, a large inland town, where met at bus station by Nete's brother = Sandras fiance for bbq at mamas, went on all afternoon/evening various people calling by and joining in, very relaxed easy going culture here, met loads of people, great day.
Monday evening after meal at Luis, came across very loud rock concert in new tourist square just opened, all ages watching/listening /dancing/drinking/eating, great atmosphere.
Tuesday a quiet day, excellent lunch, fish, hot vegetables, mash potato, salad and a beer, ready to start return journey on a full stomach. After lots of sad farewells, caught bus at 7pm from Porto Seguro to Salvador, then 3 flights via Sao Paulo and Madrid to arrive Heathrow today (Thursday) 11am, collected by Philip and Faye (blooming at 23? weeks), so here I am home again in Bovingdon.
A fantastic 5 and a half weeks. Enjoyed all of it. Met some wonderful people in Peru, Bolivia, Rio and Porto Seguro. Saw some great sights, especially in the trek on the Andes inca trail. Thanks for sharing it with me, hope you enjoyed reading about it.
Until the next trip, All the Best to Everyone,
John
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