Brazil Day 11: Arraial

 I like my early morning walks and devotions on the beach. Today I walked to Praia Grande.

The water is not quite as cold as Lake Superior, but almost. The current here comes from Antarctica.

After breakfast we went back to Prainha. Much warmer than Praia Grande, but still refreshing and wonderful waves. You have to be careful of the undercurrent, but as soon as I lay on the water the waves quickly carried me in.

I love the little houses, climbing up the mountain side.

I took this picture for my grandson Alex, who loves turtles. We saw several, poking their heads above water for a breath of air.

I bought my last Brazilian treat on the beach--a churro rolled in cinnamon and sugar and filled with creme de leite. Mmmm! (He also sold pipoca--popcorn.)

OK, so maybe a churro wasn't my last Brazilian treat. We went into Cabo Frio for dinner, this time bife for four--fabulously seasoned and grilled steaks with the Brazilian BBQ trimmings.

Came home to another nap. This is becoming a habit.

This evening we head back to Rio and start the journey home, so you won't hear more from me until our next adventure. Not looking forward to the hotter temps in Rio. We'll miss this breeze.

Whoops! I misspoke. More to see in Rio.