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Mission Presidents are encouraged to take a few days now and then to rest and rejuvenate. Gwen arrived from Saudi Arabia and we all spent a few nights in São Miguel do Gostoso. It is a beach town by the heel of Brazil. The beach there runs east and west.
We stopped on the way and had this delicious moqueca (fish stew) as we overlooked another beach by the ocean.
We had wonderful rooms and food, horsebacking riding, massages for some, bathing in the sea and watching for waves. Saturday morning, Allen and I went early to the beach to watch the sunrise, and see some fishing boats go out. It also was a time for local people to run and walk on the beach. For Gwen's birthday, Allen ordered a whole fish for lunch. It was delicious. Cake for breakfast is always tasty.
Allen walking below
Under the Touros sign it says...MARCO ZERO. This is where the Portuguese first landed on the "heel" of Brazil, the bump closest to Africa. It is the beginning of the road that runs south along the coast. They have a lighthouse there, but we couldn't get any closer without an appointment. The sailboats are called "Jangadas". They are fishing sailboats that have been used for hundreds of years. Our driver was also willing to pose for his photo.