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Published: October 3rd 2007
Mercado Central
The modern looking central market just down the road from the hotel.Wed 3rd Oct:
A taxi to the coach station ensured I was in plenty of time to catch the midnight trip to Forteleza. Not a very exciting trip; faulty air conditioning and uncomfortable seats meant little sleep. Forteleza is 537 Km from Ponta Negra. 'Arrived in at 7:45, a little later than expected and got a taxi to the hotel. This was one of the budget hotels (cheap) but quite a step down from the previous ones in cleanliness and hygiene. Just booked in for two nights - if I manage to survive that long as there is no air conditioning and the humidity is high. 'Had a browse round the local neighbourhood, about 10 minutes walk from the beach and not far from the centre of the town. A hive of activity everywhere - a cross between Belem and Ponta Negra, catering very much for the Brazilian tourist. Not enough time to explore properly and as I was still tired from lack of sleep, had a nap for an hour. Only realised when going out for a bite to eat that hotel is surrounded by a few suspicious establishments! ´Had an early night as still need to catch up with
Inside the Mercado Central
Five spiralling floors packed with stalls and every type of goods. sleep.
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