Last stop in Brazil


 Itajai is the busiest shipping port in Brazil with thousands of shipping containers stacked everywhere.  From, Itajai, we traveled to the capital of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis.  Pictured above, is a man who made a delicious lime flavored drink made with pure sugarcane.  He is pushing the sugarcane into a grinder to extract the juice.  We were in awe of a 150 year old tree in a public park and visited the public market where fresh fish, meat, vegetables, spices, etc. are sold.  We enjoyed local fish with a shrimp sauce along with local potatoes.  Brazilian wine crossed my lips for the first time and was quite good.  Our guide, Larissa helped make a delightful day for us.

The tree            

I have offered travel quotes and love song lyrics at the end of my blogs.  I collect love songs and offer snippets of lyrics because as The Marshall Tucker Band Sang;

"Heard it in a love song, can't be wrong"

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  1. Kris T.January 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM

    Enjoying reading about your journey!!

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnJanuary 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM

      We're glad you enjoy reading about our journey. It is fun to share our adventure.

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