Today was the first day with some real sun since last Saturday. We took full advantage and made a short road trip to Trancoso, a small town down the coast about 25km. The US guys, the Peruvian ladies and a couple from Italy made the trek. This place is incredible. I don’t have enough adjectives. Just check the pictures.

The town itself is a small set of shops, restaurants and dwellings all lined up in the main square around a large grass field that houses a big kids’ and little kids’ soccer field. The people are pleasant, just like in Arraial. There is still a fair amount of people in town from abroad. Capoeira classes are more low key than they were in the weeks before the encontro. The good thing with that is I get to play more. This is too much fun.

This week (finally), I’m breaking out the spanish skills and chatting with the Chileans. I’ve made a number of friends and am helping Thang set up our arrival there in a few weeks. We’re probably gonna stick around here in Arraial for another 8 or 10 days, then most likely head to Buenos Aires. We haven’t booked any flights yet, so I guess that means it’s still up in the air. Undoubtedly, we’ll solidify plans next week. Chile and Peru are a must. Argentina… eh… well… we’ll see. But first… more honing the Portuguese.

Check the pics below…

trancoso pier
beach dwellers
ocean rainbow
trancoso south
trancoso west
trancoso cove
cove 2
cove 3
rainbow postcard