Diogo Fortaleza

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Had a fab birthday - started with banana pancakes in bed. Then we took another dune buggy trip to Cauipe Lagoon and had a great morning session there, followed by fish lunch - v yummy.

Finished the afternoon with Mr F and I having massages at the great massage place down the road and 3 caipirihnas to go so Mr V could enjoy them with us back at the apartments. We had wonderful lobster ...

I finally had to admit defeat and take a rest day. I have had shoulder pain since day 2, despite doing less kiting than the others, and despite my great pre-hol exercise camapaign. I have diagnosed myself this morning (its great having free wifi at the apartments) with Rotator Cuff Tendonitis in both shoulder joints. Treatment: REST,ice and anti-inflammatories. Well I have been icing and taking painkillers for 3 days, so had to listen to the ...

... the boys do it). Plus just when you need it a little man arrives with ice-creams or yesterday, fresh mango juice - this is the life.

Yesterday we arrived at the Lagoon at 8am and it was still fairly busy, so today we arrived at 6am (don't forget this is 9am UK time, so not too much hassle) and we had it quiet for apprx 45mins - these guys like to get up early here !).

I am very excited ...

... When we need to pop back for drinks/re-apply suntan lotion we have everything right at our apartment, plus fresh water outdoor shower right at beach edge to rinse off us & our kit. Got a good morning session in. Mr F is singing the praises of his new board - Mr V tried it out and loved it too. Mr F's finally landing jumps and loving kitesurfing....

Found a good local restaurant and had great fish lunch = took ages tho ...

... thru my mind was:
1. Is he drunk?
2. is he falling asleep?
3. Never mind about the plane crashing, its whether you can survive the drive at the other end!!

After a panicky whispered conversation with Alex, it turns out the steering had gone to he was struggling to drive in a straight line (great!!). I decided to close my eyes and hope that we got there soon.

As we drove into ...

... created with his own 2 hands. and the guy is a humble man, who doesnt have much, but what he does have he praises it all the way, and it makes him even more happy to share it with others. the world really needs more people like this guys. we all get so caught up in our business, and forget what is really important in life. and thats all it is, being happy with what you have, and working hard to get it.

anyway, this morning we woke up early and just ...

... good scoop of powdered milk, ice and bottled water (local water is awful). . He blended me up what turned out to be an absolutely delicious smoothie. After walking through less than half of the Central Market and being burned out and not feeling real well I went back down to get another glass. . this time there was a different man at the fruit stand. This guy asked if I wanted banana with it . . sure something different . . . not nearly as ...

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This time the ocean was to our left as we made our way along a section of Brazil's north coast, heading east.



A few minutes later we saw the point were we were due to turn the sharp right and head back inland, so we bid our fond farewell to the Atlantic and ...

Ahhh, just what I needed, sunshine. Finally, now I feel like I´m on vacation. Wake up and head to the beach to get my tan on and swim in the ocean. I´m in Iracema which has a beach but my goal for the day is to get to Pria Do Futuro (Beach of the future). I start walking along the coast and Fortaleza is pretty sweet, little bars dotting the beaches everywhere. People are sitting at little tables drinking Skol (most popular beer in Brazil) and ...