Arrival – a very warm welcome melts travel fatigue.
Martha, Derek, and Ophelia are welcomed into the Sousa family mosaic.
Seeds of friendship germinate.
In deep water on the way to the dunes.
Lencois Maranhenses – shimmering white sands and turquoise lagoons.
Group immersion.
The magic of sunset over the Lencois.
Boating on the River Preguicas.
Coconut water in its original container. Very refreshing indeed.
At the mouth of the Preguicas, the Mandacaru Lighthouse.
The Preguicas from the top of Mandacaru.
The rede, pronounced ‘hedgy’, is everywhere. Relaxation is a requirement.
Friendship blooms.
Graca does the Friendship Dance.
Friendship is sharing – Tonico, the master and William, the budding virtuoso.
Life is a beach. Making a living and enjoying the life.
The Beach Beauties of Sao Luis.
Sun, Sand, and Smiles. It’s the beach.
Sun, Sand, and Smiles. It’s the beach.
Home cooked Brazilian delicacies. Dinner at Selma & Nato’s.
Historic Sao Luis street scene.
Tiled facades of historic Sao Luis.
Oh! For the tongue of that bull.
The bull awaits its fate.
The skyscrapers of Sao Luis.
Fresh spices at the market.
Annona Squamosa – sugar apple to Trinidadians.
Bumba festivities on stage.
Bumba festivities – Charles and Gloria join in.
Sitio Piranhengas. Outreach for disadvantaged youth.
Homemade instruments, music and joy at Sitio.
The mechanical classroom at Sitio.
Juanita and new friends – such joy.
Sanctuary of Ribamar.
Farewell dinner at Armazen do Chefe.
Charles and Barbara – honorees at the farewell dinner.
Serenade for a memorable journey.