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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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cycling around Barra Velha, a Pataxo villagecycling around Barra Velha, a Pataxo village
cycling around Barra Velha, a Pataxo village

The Pataxo are Bahia's largest indigenous group. There are only 3000 Pataxo in Bahia...



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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