locals we passed
along the way
to Taiba
Quite the views from and to
Brasil 2022-23 Diary/Photo Journal
Week 003 of August 14 - August 20, 2022
We left Tatajuba and made our way southish to Taiba, another kiteboarding spot on the outskirts of Fortaleza. We stayed at a wonderful place outside of town, Hotel Vila Marola, and loved walking off the hotel's property and onto the beach.
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Just some of the locals we passed along the way to Taiba |
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Hotel Vila Marola
Quite the views from and to |
We were in Taiba for a few days with the focus to be on kiteboarding; however, I found Taiba to be rich in so much more. I think I found Taiba to be the best of the places we visited as I just loved the vibe that blew on the wind. Not to mention it was beautiful and the people, very nice.
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Took a nice walk along Praia Da Taiba Memorials for loved ones Fascinating wee sea life |
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Gerson found a mango that washed up on
shore and it was perfect for consumption Surfers were picture perfect The moonrise was stunning |
And then, it was kiteboarding time. Gerson and Cassio took their lessons in a cool lagoon, Lagoa da Taiba, and although the wind was a little inconsistent, they managed to improve their skills.
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Gerson taking in Lagoa da Taiba Gerson being coached by Pulga (Roberto Veiga, owner of GoKite) Cassio showing a good ride Gerson walking back to try again |
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View to the back side of the Lagoa da
Taiba Donkeys, herons, and who knows what
else |
We did enjoy the town itself with a drive to an overlook and a terrific dinner with other kiteboarding enthusiasts.
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View down to Taiba Enjoying a maracuja (passionfruit) caipirinha Nice little in-town beach |
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Dinner with new friends: Thomas,
Louise, Gerson, Grazi, Cassio, Pulga...and then Lori (from New Jersey and married the Brazilian man next to her).
Gerson holding up some special cachaça
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Taiba was a fast few days and marked the end of our excursion to the northeast
of Brasil. We left the warm and sunny State of Ceará
and arrived to cold and rainy Curitiba. It took us a day (or two) to
acclimate to the cold so what better to do than to visit family and friends
enjoy hot lunches and bbqs.
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Lunch at one of our favorite restaurants: Engenho de Minas Delicious food typical from the State of Minas Gerais |
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Lunch was with Tio Carlos, Cousin
Vanessa and enjoyed Cousin Vivianne's brigadeiros
Quick visit with Niece Flavia and her partner, Thiago |
As we wound down the week, Gerson had the opportunity to be reunited with University chums, a few he had not seen in decades! I failed to mention that during our first couple of days in Curitiba, we surprised a friend of Gerson's by popping into his business. Alvaro Munhoz and Gerson went to University together when Gerson was studying Agronomy and have remained in contact for some 30+ years. Alvaro made good use of his Agronomy degree as he created his business, Unimel (https://unimel.com.br), which is all about bee products (honey, candles, etc.).
Gerson met up with his friends for a bbq and as I knew a better time would be had without the wife listening in on the stories, I bowed out and stayed cozily at 'home'. I still have not heard anywhere near all that was talked about for the five hours Gerson spent at the bbq.
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Gerson with his Agronomy schoolmates: Alvaro Munhoz, Gilberto Baena, Amauri Lovato and Eduardo Gontarski |
It was quite the week and friends, family, food and fun dominated the beginning, middle and end, as it should be.
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