This year we spent Christmas in the north east of Brazil, in the city of Natal. Coincidentally, natal is also the Portuguese word for Christmas. How apt. The city itself is quite pleasant, but the main attractions are the beaches, which are breathtaking (and I'm not a beach person). It's hot all the time, but there is also a constant breeze, so it feels like you are carrying an air conditioning unit around with you. Perfect, in other words.
Below are a collection of photos, taken by myself and Bruna, with explanations where required.
Bruna on the balcony, 24/12/07:
I discovered this TV show which has live games of Proevo, with commentary. And they say Brazilians are obsessed with football. Natal, 24/12/07:
Forte dos Reis Magos, 24/12/07:
The worlds biggest cashew tree (over 7000 square metres), Pirangi Do Norte, 24/12/07:
My feet in the wet sand, Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Digging for crabs, Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
My delicious Christmas dinner (fish in tomato and coconut milk sauce, farofa, rice). Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Feet, Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Me attempting, and failing, to remove some sand from my face. Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
The amazing Coca Cola lagoon. The water is filtered through trees to give it an identical colour to Coke. Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
The border of Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba states, Praia Sagi, 26/12/07:
The locals, Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Buggies are key to Natal, they are huge part of the tourist industry. We took a 120 km trip north of Natal, which was incredible. Here, buggies have to take rafts to cross the river. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
Along this part of the coast, there are huge sand dunes, reminiscent of the Sahara. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
And in the middle of this desert, there is an oasis, where people are plunged into the water below. Then they are pulled up the dune by this bizarre piece of machinery, seemingly made from old car parts. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
Sandy cliffs, Pipa, 29/12/07:
Happy new year.
Below are a collection of photos, taken by myself and Bruna, with explanations where required.
Bruna on the balcony, 24/12/07:
I discovered this TV show which has live games of Proevo, with commentary. And they say Brazilians are obsessed with football. Natal, 24/12/07:
Forte dos Reis Magos, 24/12/07:
The worlds biggest cashew tree (over 7000 square metres), Pirangi Do Norte, 24/12/07:
My feet in the wet sand, Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Digging for crabs, Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
My delicious Christmas dinner (fish in tomato and coconut milk sauce, farofa, rice). Barra do Cunhaú, 25/12/07:
Feet, Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Me attempting, and failing, to remove some sand from my face. Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
The amazing Coca Cola lagoon. The water is filtered through trees to give it an identical colour to Coke. Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
The border of Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba states, Praia Sagi, 26/12/07:
The locals, Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Baía Formosa, 26/12/07:
Buggies are key to Natal, they are huge part of the tourist industry. We took a 120 km trip north of Natal, which was incredible. Here, buggies have to take rafts to cross the river. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
Along this part of the coast, there are huge sand dunes, reminiscent of the Sahara. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
And in the middle of this desert, there is an oasis, where people are plunged into the water below. Then they are pulled up the dune by this bizarre piece of machinery, seemingly made from old car parts. Genipabu, 28/12/07:
Sandy cliffs, Pipa, 29/12/07:
Happy new year.
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