Salvador was just unbearably hot,even though we were really pleased to be there. The old part of the city was,buzzing with loud music, busy with tourists, traffic, a million people trying to sell you just about anything, and more than a few ARC yachties being mugged!!! So we hung around for a few parties and the prize giving and got the hell out. We spent the next few days anchored on some of the small islands in the bay, still managed to be in the vicinity of two near violent fights, so sailed down the coast along with Kealoha, to a fantastically laid back Island of Morro Sao Paulo. What a contrast; sleepy place, just sand roads, great bars and restaurants, so have been able to chill out, sunbath, swim, and read yet more books. Tomorrow we set sail again up the coast for 400 miles to Recife, to be there for Carnival. We have lost Bernar, who had to get back to Lanzarote for work; Nick is still with us and his sister is joining us for Carnival. After which we need to find more crew to help us up to Grenada. Paul has finally shaved off his beard, part of the atlantic challenge for the ARC boats, a good turn out of numbers who lasted the 4 week competition. Of course Paul's beard was even more grey than the last time he saw it, so along with Nick (our Irish Attaché) they agreed to go for the wow factor died their beards,see photo. We are still well and enjoying ourselves as usual,and send you our love.
Paul Andy & De Talulahrubians