1st Dec
Went for a walk around the center of San Paolo in the morning, bought flea comb, cause i felt itchy, you should have seen the girl back away once she understood what i was asking for. Its ok though did not have any but will keep the comb for future use. Paulina said i would fit in in Pirate Town with a shaved head and no teeth......
In the afternoon we eventually got the right bus to the jockey club and went wandering around as we were a it early for the races. We walked down one road and saw a few ladies of the night and i was quite shocked when robin told me they were 'hookers' and quite glad when he could not properly explain what hookers were....
We had a great meal and great time at the races, they all seemed to be quite young horses and we had no luck on the betting but it was a lovely afternoon'evening.

2nd december
We left San Paolo quite early to catch the bus 7 hours to Paraty. Was very glad to arrive in Paraty it is a lovely little town bit like Cornwall, cobble streets and friendly people, loads of beads for sale, boats and sea and sunshine. Rivers, lovely colours and plenty of t shirt shops. Went to a lovely restaurant with music and quite an early night but a very good one.

3rd Dec
Up early in Piraty and dressed in pirate clothes and down to breakfast when we had to practise our yo-ho-hos and our arrrrrahs...... Then to our Pirate schooner, but first i went to look at new hotel an lost jim an robin who went to get supplies for the day.We all found each other again at the boat and our supplies turned out to be mainly beer.....
Set sail on the Rosa for shores ahoy. Visited 3 desserted islands with lovely sandy beaches a fantastic day was had by all. Had beaches to ourselves swam, snorkelled, walked on desserted beaches, dived off boat, absailed up rocks, a great day for everyone. Robin has never seen so many people pissed. Jim got really bad sunburn as wouldnt put on sunblock. Robin was happy all day. God job i didnt drink as the box of beers was empty at journeys end so someone else would have had to go without. Robin 'forgave' everyone for being pissed (he only spelt it did not say it) and helped us get them home.
In the afternoon on the boat while swiming in the sea robin got a message in a bottle from captain rubber left leg and he kept looking at horizon trying to spot him. He was absolutely made up.
In the evening had our last meal with tour gang but hopefully we will meet again

Dec 4th
Said goodbye to 'gang' quite upset will miss. Moved hotels and went for walk. Had a lzy day, lunch by the harbour and then walked up to the fort. What a view. The cannons up there are from the 1700s Spotted fish in river and admired the scenery, beach and boats. Shopped at supermarket and then went on internet to email some of those we love and miss.

Dec 5th
caught public bus to Trindade. I was quite a journey the bus was packed and we did not think it would make it up the hill and was quite surprised when the brakes worked downhill.....The beach was great and robin made a friend. The beach had quite big wave and robin and i and his mate roberto had a great time in the water for about 3 hours. We then went for a walk down the beach and climbed rocks and admired the big waves. robin really wants to learn to surf and i hope he can swim well enough by the time we get to aus. Managed to get the public bus home again and robin and jim watched a video while i did some reading so really relaxing evening.

Dec 6th
Went canoeing first thing, saw loads of birds along edge of one island an 3 vultures making a meal of a fish on another. Saw a few fish jumping bt no big ones. Then we went for a walk round the fort and into the next small village and went for a walk along the beach then had lunch and played hangman. robin found a nice piece of wood and is using his penknife to whittle something, still a work in progress so i do not yet know what it is...