(^82) Ilheus – Itacare - 74 km
Following eight full days, Amanda’s bank card still hadn’t arrived. A decision was
made to continue, returning by bus to Ilheus when the card arrived. Once out of
Ilheus, a chocolate factory lured us in - it was, after all, Brazil’s Cacao Coast.
As was the custom by then, our route ran through a thick, lush coastal forest.
Hidden in the woods was an artist’s house featuring slightly wacky art. As the road
was hilly and Amanda didn’t feel well, she waved down a bus, and bused herself to
Itacare, while I continued by bicycle.
The hills created stunning views, including miles of snow-white, half-deserted
beaches stretching as far as the eye could see. Reaching Itacare, Amanda had
already booked into a hostel. Luckily, she came strolling towards me as I rode into
town. I would never have found the hostel otherwise, as the place was hidden away
on one of the side streets.
An additional day was spent in Itacare, a surfing/hippie coastal community sporting
many tattooed, pierced and dreadlocked people. All seemed laid back and without a
care in the world. They must’ve been smoking the good stuff, making it a perfect
place to hang out.
leana
(Leana)
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