Today we were arose at the crack of dawn (Chris), ready for our last full day of vacation (here). We decided to check out of our hotel (Tina also confirmed that the historic Pelourinho district is in fact as seedy as we suspected) and journey north to the TAMAR project in Praia do Forte. TAMAR (Tartaruga Marinha) is a project that started in the ´70s to protect endangered turtles. Since the turtle reserve was one of the highlights of our Oaxaca trip several years ago, this was a must-do. We viewed a variety of species in this site built right on the beach. There was even a petting pool, but unfortunately the stingray (with its stingers removed) was not present at the time of our visit.
We ended up hiring a taxi for the entire journey for time saving measures. Barbosa, our roly-poly driver, graced us with his samba music and poor-to-fair singing, always with a smile and the classic Brasil thumbs up. He seemed to have amigos wherever we went (and this was 70 km from Salvador!), and he brought us to an even better beach where we dined on a lunch for the last time in the sand. To spice up our meal, we ordered crab appetizers, which we vigorously beat apart with a mallet against a board, to harvest the meat. Conveniently, one dips their hands in the ocean to wash off after such an event.
Tonight we enjoy our last caipirinhas at a seaside establishment across from our pousada. This is our last post since we leave tomorrow for cold, gray, and wonderful Wisconsin!!! Despite an incredible 2 months, we are ready to come home, and most of all looking forward to seeing family and friends.
Thanks for sharing this experience with us. It´s been fun. See you soon. Obrigado!
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