We left Buzios in a hurry. Not because we wanted to, but because the cold front was fast. REALLY fast. We blasted forward at a whopping 8 to 11 knots with the wind gusting up to 40 knots in places. It felt good to be sailing at this speed, but also nerve racking. Shang Du …
Sep 2015 archive
Sep 17
Buzios – By Karin (the Mom)
The little town of Buzios turned out to be a delightful, unexpected bonus. We wanted to go North. We NEEDED to go North. Having spent so long around Rio de Janeiro we were itching to do the next looooong leg to Devil’s Island. (Okay, to be honest, it was probably more apprehension than itch and …
Sep 04
Ilha Grande – Angra dos Reis – by Karin (the Mom)
Angra lies on the mainland of Brazil directly opposite Ilha Grande. It is the starting place for many holidaymakers that want to visit the island. A regular ferryboat service runs between Angra and Ilha Grande. This ferry service is also very popular among islanders who visit the mainland for shopping. If you are fortunate …
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