Rest day Wednesday no 5
Had a great sleep after the beer and no hangover, poor Erica must have got lime poisoning as she was poorly at breakfast. I learnt to say omelet Portuguese style so we had a beaut breakfast.
We decided to go on a 4x4 road trip which was only 11 klms across the island. We were picked up in a clapped out jeep at 10-30am and started our journey, we stopped at many waterfalls then climbed 600mts and the fog came in making the jungle around very eerie, just waiting for Tarzan to swing from the trees. The road was dreadful Vic was in the front with the crazy driver I think he must have smoked to much, as he was hanging out the door, then sliding his bum on the road hanging onto the steering wheel with one hand, no O H and S here. the jeep would toss about as we hit big boulders and deep holes.
Itwas just an a adventure getting to the other side it was only 22klms but took us1 1/2hours.
Reaching the beach and tourist spot on the other side it was beautiful, Nina and Bruno took the option to see a Hugh waterfall which was a 40minute walk each way climbing over rocks and roots etc. Vic and I stayed behind as it sounded to strenuous for us due to all our age and health problems. (it was the right decision )Nina got heat exhaustion and her heart was working overtime, Bruno made her sit in a pool of cool water until she could continue. They said there was not enough air around them
Vic and I sat and watched all the beautiful people frolic in the water, we had fish and chips and of course a couple of beers and waited until the rest come back.
They arrived at so our journey back was the same with a stupid driver, we crossed a small river and he revved the guts out of this ageing jeep as he tried to spray us all with water.
Getting back into town after being battered around we head for the swimming pool as the temp now is 29deg at 5/30, then a couple of beers before we head for dinner, we meet up with Erica again she stilled worse for wear, she did not have any alcohol at dinner, Bruno ordered a lovely argentine wine .Another great day was had by all (except for Erica.)she blamed her dilemma on the insect repellent
Today's ride is to Paraty only a short ride about 300klms, we are going to ride along the Emerald coast
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