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June 1st 2014
Published: October 7th 2014
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We followed a small unpaved road to Caraiva, a remote rustic village in southern Bahia. We had to get the ponchos out many times but we also got to see a rainbow in the cloudy sky. In order to reach the village, we first had to get a boat across Rio Caraiva. And then? No roads, no cars, just 2 sandy alleys with a couple of shops held by hippies (and they only got electricity in 2007!) and a long-d... Read Full Entry



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La cidade historica de Porto SeguroLa cidade historica de Porto Seguro
La cidade historica de Porto Seguro

Porto Seguro is the point where Portuguese sailors first landed in the land now known as Brazil.
The historic center of Porto SeguroThe historic center of Porto Seguro
The historic center of Porto Seguro

The church (Igreja NS da Misericordia) was built in 1526 The Igreja NS da Pena (1772)
view from the top of the Historic Centerview from the top of the Historic Center
view from the top of the Historic Center

beach, always and every where!
Goncalo Coelho's marker stone Goncalo Coelho's marker stone
Goncalo Coelho's marker stone

= where the First Portuguese landed
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Bahia

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The Tupininquin were the indigenous tribe around the site of Porto Seguro when the Portuguese landed.The Tupininquin were the indigenous tribe around the site of Porto Seguro when the Portuguese landed.
The Tupininquin were the indigenous tribe around the site of Porto Seguro when the Portuguese landed.

They were rapidly conquered and enslaved by the colonists. The Pataxo resisted colonization and constantly threatened Porto Seguro.
Porto Seguro is all decorated for the World CupPorto Seguro is all decorated for the World Cup
Porto Seguro is all decorated for the World Cup

Can you see the little flags actually look like the national flags of each country taking part in the 2014 World Cup?
Rio! Rio!
Rio!

We are in Brazil!
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Porto Seguro

Coconut anyone?!



7th October 2014
Pataxo man

Real travel!
It's been great following your adventures; really, biking or walking is the best way to travel, being in nature and seeing the small villages and their people. Loved your summary! What a contrast this intimate part of your voyage was compared to the culture shock of the next, big city part, but I'm sure that will also be amazing, just very, very different!
10th October 2014
Pataxo man

Thanks Tara!
We did miss the bikes as soon as they were gone... but we wee glad we weren't riding in Sao Paulo! Thanks for following!
9th October 2014

This is a great blog!
Thanks for sharing your adventures in Brasil with your Dad! It sounded difficult, fun, and rewarding! That is what travel is all about.
10th October 2014

Thanks Andrea!
You're perfectly right. We had so much fun although (or because? - We both like physical challenges!) it was tough but the best things don't come easy, right? Thanks for your comment! More to come on Brazil...

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