| In Fortaleza, Brazil we stayed for a few | | | | Brazilian outside cafeteria, with very good |
| nights around Beira Mar Ave., were a hand | | | | Brazilian food. After 5 hours, our bus |
| made crafts market was opened every single | | | | stopped and we had to change it for another |
| evening. Along the street, there were many | | | | one, which was a 4X4 bus, because the Hwy |
| people advertising different travel | | | | finished at Praia beach. The rest of the trip |
| destinations along coast of Ceara. First that | | | | was very impressive, along the beach and |
| got our attention was a small and charming | | | | between white dunes. |
| place called Jericoacoara. Jericoacoara | | | | |
| (Jeri, called by Brazilians) as we learned | | | | When we arrived there, many locals came |
| later is the most wanted tourist attraction | | | | around to propose different options of the |
| in Ceara too. It is far away from modern | | | | available hotels and posadas (small Inn). It |
| world, and offers a quiet refuge into | | | | is quiet easy to find and accommodate your |
| paradise while staying there. Jeri is one of | | | | taste and pockets to the options that they |
| the most unique and beautiful beaches in the | | | | offer. The most expensive and modern is a |
| world. | | | | hotel called Mosquito Blue the less expensive |
| | | | are little pousadas, they are R$ 35.00 per |
| It is also a city in a protected and | | | | night and up. We chouse a posada called Jeri |
| preserved area, which is kept in its | | | | Brazil, because I really liked its country |
| primitive state by the Brazilian government. | | | | style. The owner was a friendly woman called |
| That is why we decided to go there first, and | | | | Edna. She was the one to cook our meals too. |
| started to look into different ways on how to | | | | We paid R$ 50.00 a night including breakfast |
| get there. The most reasonable and safe way | | | | and internet. |
| we found, was to take a bus operated by | | | | |
| Redencao. A round trip will cost you R$ 35.50 | | | | Jericoacoara steals your heart with its |
| ($1 USD =R$1.81 at the time of our travel) | | | | simple beauty. Its streets are paved with |
| per person. This bus stops every morning at | | | | sand. Everywhere you can see, houses adorned |
| exactly 9:15 am in front of the Praiano | | | | with bushes full of colorful flowers and are |
| Palace Hotel on Beira Mar Ave., and takes all | | | | shaded by cashew and coconut trees. Jeri has |
| tourists that wish to visit Jericoacoara. It | | | | just four main streets, along which you can |
| is a bus with comfortable seats and with air | | | | find the restaurants and small gift shops. |
| conditioner. The trip is about 6 hours along | | | | There also are a few small supermarkets were |
| the Hwy. | | | | you can buy the essentials if you need them, |
| | | | and they offer stuff like fresh fruits, |
| During the trip, you can watch a video or the | | | | snacks, sunscreen, a variety of drinks, |
| views outside the window, and admire and be | | | | etc… |
| amazed by the size and the number of the | | | | |
| cashew trees, and the greens of the sugar | | | | Jeri is full of things to do for the active |
| cane plantations. We also stopped along the | | | | and extreme as well as for those who wish to |
| way and had lunch in a very authentic | | | | relax and recharge. |