FERNANDO DE NORONHA

Twenty years ago, someone told us about an island off the coast of Brazil which was a nature preserve. I looked it up and thought, "Wouldn't it be wonderful to see it." This last week we spent three days on the beautiful island of Fernando de Noronha. We were able to meet two members of the church there and to evaluate the possibility of a "Group" unit of the church. Noronha has claim to the most beautiful beach in the world. The color of the water was amazing, as were the sunsets and the snorkeling and the seafood. Find proof below.

The rocks in the background are called the two brothers. You will see them in other photos from different angles.

Snorkeling with Hebert aka Betinho. He gave us a personal guided tour of the island and held my hand while we snorkelled. The rock in the background, Morro de Pico, can be seen from all over the island. Next to it is one of the white fortresses on the island.

The chapel of St. Peter's. The fishermen's church. The doorkeepers on the right are standing beside carvings of Jesus and Peter.

On our boat tour we saw this family of golfinos (dolphins) and many beautiful inlets and beaches

Frutos do Mar or Seafood Medley, starring octopus.

On the right is part of the most beautiful beach in the world.

One of the two brothers, the other is behind. A different view of them on the right, and I thought this beach was actually even more beautiful than the other.

There were diving birds called mergulhōes on this beach at sunset. I need to learn how to edit my video's first. Maybe on the next post. It was a glorious trip....or just another day in Brazil.