Rio without being close to a mugging can't be Rio. We felt so safe throughout the trip that when faced with a potential mugging we were completely unprepared. It wasn't all that dramatic. Walking back from the supermarket at around 8pm along a quiet street we see 3 young men looking at us suspiciously. We react by keeping our eyes on them and unconsciously sticking closer together. Nothing happen and 2 mins later they mug a brazilian girl behind us. It was all very clinical. She was stopped , her bag searched everything taken and let go.
We left Rio to Ilha Grande or Big Island. Its an island with no cars or banks. No idea why they discriminate against banks but that is the way it is. The Island has some 100 beaches, we walked from one to another and saw about 7or 8. Trees on the beach, caves and all kinds of formations that seems like were put there to make each one special. Kayaking out into the cove was great but then it started to rain and the rest of the day was washed out.
The next day we trekked to a waterfall. It was a 2 hour trek through thick forest on the mountain. Yannick was walking behind me and suddenly he screamed. A snake about 3 or 4 feet long, yellow and black slid past him into the grass. We all turned and watched it as it climbed away into the thicket. Our first wildlife viewing, a bit too up close but worth it. The trek ended in the most beautiful little waterfall. Nu and I jumped right in and the water was like a massage on our backs. Yannick took a while before he too could not resist. 20 mins later a couple joined us. I think seeing us in the water inspired them to get in. We really hit it off almost immediately, something that seems to happen a lot while we travel, got talking and realised that they were sailing around the world and had just crossed the Atlantic, two people in a 38 foot sailboat!! They offered to take us around the island probably not realising how thick skinned we could be. Naturally we jumped at the chance. We got back to base, picked up pasta tomatoes beers and sailed away on their 38 footer and anchored in a beautiful bay. It was the experience of a life time Jumped into the ocean and snorkeled around. Anu was great esp given it was her first snorkeling experience. Yannick just swam around like a fish. I'm envious of how comfortable he is in the ocean.Tons of beautiful fish swam around us and we also saw a huge starfish. The guy was probably 18 to 20 inches from one tip to the other.
I realised that being on the open seas on your boat is probably as free as a man can ever be.
Great pasta, great conversation, and we sailed back. Its funny how easily you make great friends when you are travelling. I know we will keep in touch and be inspired by Nana and Andreas.
We left Rio to Ilha Grande or Big Island. Its an island with no cars or banks. No idea why they discriminate against banks but that is the way it is. The Island has some 100 beaches, we walked from one to another and saw about 7or 8. Trees on the beach, caves and all kinds of formations that seems like were put there to make each one special. Kayaking out into the cove was great but then it started to rain and the rest of the day was washed out.
The next day we trekked to a waterfall. It was a 2 hour trek through thick forest on the mountain. Yannick was walking behind me and suddenly he screamed. A snake about 3 or 4 feet long, yellow and black slid past him into the grass. We all turned and watched it as it climbed away into the thicket. Our first wildlife viewing, a bit too up close but worth it. The trek ended in the most beautiful little waterfall. Nu and I jumped right in and the water was like a massage on our backs. Yannick took a while before he too could not resist. 20 mins later a couple joined us. I think seeing us in the water inspired them to get in. We really hit it off almost immediately, something that seems to happen a lot while we travel, got talking and realised that they were sailing around the world and had just crossed the Atlantic, two people in a 38 foot sailboat!! They offered to take us around the island probably not realising how thick skinned we could be. Naturally we jumped at the chance. We got back to base, picked up pasta tomatoes beers and sailed away on their 38 footer and anchored in a beautiful bay. It was the experience of a life time Jumped into the ocean and snorkeled around. Anu was great esp given it was her first snorkeling experience. Yannick just swam around like a fish. I'm envious of how comfortable he is in the ocean.Tons of beautiful fish swam around us and we also saw a huge starfish. The guy was probably 18 to 20 inches from one tip to the other.
I realised that being on the open seas on your boat is probably as free as a man can ever be.
Great pasta, great conversation, and we sailed back. Its funny how easily you make great friends when you are travelling. I know we will keep in touch and be inspired by Nana and Andreas.
sounds so so so amazing!! i'd give anything to be you guys now.. *sigh* but continue having a super time, and continue writing.. its lovely to read!
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DREAMY!!!
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