Unfortunately the rain gods had other plans for the weekend we were there. It rained all day every day Thursday night through Sunday night. However, we still had a great weekend. It was actually a Brazilian holiday weekend, so it was packed from Thursday night through Sunday. Everything was double the price, but it was good to be there and continue our visit with Mike.
We did manage to have fun despite the rain and went out one of the days on a touristy adventure on a boat to a few of the beaches surrounding the area. In the sunshine, pictures of the places we went to look amazing! In the overcast and rain, many of the places still look great, just not as spectacular.
At least we were able to get out of the hostel. Plus any day on a boat with good company is better than a day on land.
At least we were able to get out of the hostel. Plus any day on a boat with good company is better than a day on land.
Due to the holiday, we actually weren't able to leave until Tuesday, even though we were shooting for Sunday, because the buses were full until then. Fortunately, the prices dropped back down to normal prices and we could make the most of our time exploring Paraty.
The next day we went on a jeep tour to the local waterfalls.
Our guide was actually a new friend that Matt talked to every morning at breakfast. Even though it was still raining during the tour, the waterfalls were pretty impressive due to the amount of rain from the previous three days. There were spots where the tour usually stops to swim, but the water was so high from the rain that those spots were "flooded". The tour also included, amongst other things, a stop at a rope swing, visit to the cachasa distillery (liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice and used in the national cocktail of Brazil, caipirinhas), and a trip to the famous huge rock water slide. The water was freezing and fast, but the slide was so much fun!! The rain couldn't stop us from enjoying this activity!
The next day we went on a jeep tour to the local waterfalls.
Our guide was actually a new friend that Matt talked to every morning at breakfast. Even though it was still raining during the tour, the waterfalls were pretty impressive due to the amount of rain from the previous three days. There were spots where the tour usually stops to swim, but the water was so high from the rain that those spots were "flooded". The tour also included, amongst other things, a stop at a rope swing, visit to the cachasa distillery (liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice and used in the national cocktail of Brazil, caipirinhas), and a trip to the famous huge rock water slide. The water was freezing and fast, but the slide was so much fun!! The rain couldn't stop us from enjoying this activity!
The last day there it was finally sunny so we spent the day on a beach close by. It wasn't anything that special (the more beautiful beaches were a short bus ride away), but after 3 days of rain, it was good to just get out and hang out in the sunshine.
We stayed at a Che Lagarto hostel which is a chain in South America. It was crowded and overpriced for the holiday weekend, but we were happy to have a bed for $30 each. Once the holiday was over, it was only $15 each. It did include a decent breakfast though. However, it also included two SUPER loud snorers that interrupted Kristin's beauty sleep!
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