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Ponta Negra is the most famous and visited urban beach in Natal. And it houses the most unique sand dune in the State: Morro do Careca. This beach is enjoyed by tourists and natives of Natal and the sea is great for swimming.
Morro do Careca is a dune over a hundred meters high and completely bordered by vegetation. The name refers to the head of a bald person.
The fortification - known as Forte dos Reis Magos (The Three Kings) - possibly began construction in 1603. In 1630, it was mentioned as completely completed. Its design and subsequent additions are believed to be by Brazil's chief engineer, Francisco de Frias Mesquita. From 1634 to 1654, it was under Dutch rule, called Ceulen Castle.
In 1894, Forte dos Reis Magos was no longer considered a defensive element for the Army and was deactivated in 1904, but was used during the First World War and restored between 1953 and 1958.
In 2013, management of the fortification passed to IPHAN, which carried out archaeological and historical research and prepared the restoration project for the building, It is one of the most significant cultural assets in Brazil.
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We watch the most amazing cloud formations in Natal. I am thinking of all the things we will miss from the northeast of Brazil. Clouds will be one of them. This week we are scheduled to get 17 new missionaries and we are only losing 6. The ones who are leaving will have dinner with the Mission Leaders at the mission home. It's Thanksgiving Day or in Portugues, O Dia de Acão de Gracas. (Works of grace or thanksgiving.) I am very grateful for the experiences we are having together. We have learned a lot about ourselves and the things we do and about the wonderful people here. We will miss them very much.