Villa Mayor Fortaleza

We will post trip information here as soon as it starts. For 2010, we will continue planning the project and look for Sponsors that are willing to invest and support the Project. All indications in that regard is ...

... and cocktails at 31 restaurant and got a table right on the beach front. Then to complete the evening we picked up the biggest chocolate cake ever from the local shack in the market square that Chris (DJ we met organised earlier in the week for us) (amazing they have choc cake her too!) and a few cheeky Cuba Libres back at the ranch. A good time was had by all as you will see in the photos!

... mine unfortunately went missing at the Lagoon the other day...

Also had a great meal at Restaurant 31, which is right on the beach - lovely fish and great cocktails. Definitely returning there. Decided to have an early night after this, as we had quite a few Caipiriha's last night after we met an English Dj who was DJing at Sunset Sessions at Durobeach bar. He took us to the local square for nightcap and v cheap Caipirinha's.....

Today is the second day of visiting Caipe Lagoon, which is 4km away from Cumbuco. We have organised a taxi transfer (see photo) via dune buggy with all our kit. It is amazing there - flat freshwater and I am learning so fast there. Unfortunately it is v popular, so we have had a few kite tangles without incidence (Loupey - 2, me - 1). They have an amazing fish restaurant (choose your fish - not for me ...

... 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 ...

Arrived at Cumbuco Airport apprx 22 hrs since we woke up. Thankfully we got thru passport control in 20 mins (we were 6th of plane) - chaos there and locals get priority. Loupey and Alex spend 1.5 hrs there yesterday!!
Met our taxi driver who spoke not a word of English, fortunately I grasped that he wanted us to wait by the bus station from similar words to Spanish. Alex was excitedly telling him in ...

... going to be like, but i didnt expect dunes. Jeri is a tiny little town, most famous for kite and wind surfing, and yes there is always a good breeze. the town itself has no paved roads, all sand, and very colorful. it is pretty touristy, but luckily i got there for the low season, and the crowds were small and chill. i found this place to camp there, which was super cool and helped me save up some money cause this town is kind of expensive. i stayed there for a total of 3 ...

... down from the "English" Pier. The Fortaleza Cathdedral is truley beutiful. This statue is of "Eracema" who the beach in front of the hotel Sonata De Iracema is named after. Don't forget you can click on these small images to see them larger! Jackie

... and save some cash on hotel tonight & to remove the need for a taxi tomorrow.

In the end the bus made our decision for us by not even stopping at the airport (I guess it was closed?) and instead heading downtown. Oh well.

When it stopped on the main beach we ...

... the cab ride, a flippin mule, in the middle of the street, when was the last time you saw that. BTW, Pria do Futuro is pimp. Oh, I was offered my first prostitute in my journeys. Sadly she was about 14 years old, I hope the dude was joking but for some reason I doubt it. I´ll just assume that he was as denial makes every situation a little easier to deal with. I´m walking around Iracema about 7 at night and I run into an American. This ...