Sod the Acropolis, this is Florianopolis!!

Trip Start Dec 29, 2007
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Trip End Feb 17, 2008


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Where I stayed
Pousada Rio Vermelho
(Florianopolis hotels)

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Monday, February 11, 2008

They told us not to come but did we listen? no! They told us there would be thunder and rain and that we should go elsewhere, but no we did not listen, and did it pay off? Oh yes!! this would finally be the pré-wedding honeymoon Fee would dream about! A pousada set in its own grounds with themed rooms and a swimming pool to match (obviously not themed! haha), all to ourselves! I realised I was in heaven when i switched on the tv in our room (thats heaven in itself of course!) but what it was showing! can you guess? if you know how pathetic i am you probably can, .....wait for it..... Chelsea v Liverpool! with beers in the fridge and Fee happily resting next to me, this was honeymoon heaven. Only one problem, Liverpool failed to score and win a game that was theirs for the taking! As Fee says though, a draw is better than to lose (no its not!! haha).

Anyway, Florianopolis or Santa Catarina (the isle) is beautiful. It is a holiday destination for Brazilians getting away from the hustle and bustle of Sao Paulo and Rio alike. There are many beaches dotted all over and good surf to be had from the Southern swells of the Atlantic Ocean (tech speak- im learning!! thanks Pinkney!) and Fee and I were able to go surfing for the couple of days we were there. We were also able to fit in a number of very strong Caipirinas along the way too on the beach as there was a mobile bar rolling up and down the shore all day, god they were strong!! (see pics!!).

Our trip was further enhanced by the arrival of our good friend Mr Mark Pinkney (and his very good mate Jonno Friend) who by chance, emailed us to say he would be on the island and would we be anywhere near?? As we were, we hooked up and had a great time, mostly drinking and smoking shisha pipes! haha!

So as you can probably tell, we have had a truely relaxing time in the 30 degree heat swimming, drinking and surfing in the crystal blue waters watching all the Brazilian bums go by. Oh why do they wedgie their bikinis up their bottys?? its disgraceful! haha!!

Not wanting to leave, but we have to now get our sunburnt noses off to BA to set sail to the New World.....

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