(^62) Trancoso – Arraial d’Ajuda – 40 km
Instead of continuing by following the dirt path, we opted for the paved road. The
paved road was a bit further, but we had enough of dirt roads. Later, we seriously
doubted our decision as it revealed numerous steep hills. Amanda was in no mood for
hills and swore she would take a bus. After one of those hills, Amanda refused to get
on the bicycle and wanted to phone a taxi. She plopped herself down by the side of
the road, and it took sweet-talking to get her on the bike, promising we would turn off
to Arraial d’Ajuda making it a short day.
Arraial d’Ajuda was a lovely coastal community sporting paved roads and a grassy
central plaza. Reggae music blared from tiny, colourful shops surrounding the square
and old-time hippies lazed around at incense-filled bars. What an excellent place to
hang out.
The next day was spent doing the usual housekeeping. However, when Amanda
pointed out one had to close the bedroom window using a plank, I knew she was well
rested, and it was time to move along.
leana
(Leana)
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