My last night in San Diego was an epic going away party for Good Hope School (www.goodhopeschool.net) and nice farewell
Then I am stoked to arrive in Sao Paulo where a great party was the best welcome ever!
Making new friends in Brazil. My host Anselmo who I met in Ireland and new friend Marina
Live music, cool people and colder beer. Nice.
Anselmo is a champ. If you head to Sao Paulo, let me know...
I arrive in Florianopolis on my 37th B-day on February 10, 2009. Perfect!
My new friends Natalia,Fernanda, Carols and Adri exploring Floripa
A youngster helps bring in the catch
Seafood!! Delicious!
I pack up my bike from Marina's place and move to my apartment for 2 months. Bye Pipoca!
Carnival 2009!
Carlos looking hot
This was too classic--all the guys dressed as gals
Need I say more?
Fernanda scored us tickets to the parade--unforgettable and puts chills down your spine.
Carnival!
The costumes were stunning
And the floats magical
Hours and hours of dancing and singing. Love it!
And the good times continue onto the beach
My Brazilian sister Natalia and I enjoying the madness
This guy was classic
Samba music in every direction
Getting to know my neighbors in Carnival
The bike was a huge hit in Carnival. This night I let the police care for it and picked it up in the morning :)
Last night of Carnival and last party with my Italian bro Adri
Fabiana and I cooling down in the rain.
Post Carnival we hit up Guarda de Embau--stunning
You gotta go to this place!
Luis cookin up the grub
Peace Pole Painter Liz and I connect in Floripa. She's painted hundreds of poles for peace--super cool
Pedro and I enjoying some laps
My neighbor Gil cooking up an amazing meal
My other neighbor Serg and I surfed every morning we could together
Off to my first 7-day writing retreat
My camp spot was epic!
Work work work!
I spent hours in this hammock and my book "Live Big. Give Big." is now a reality :)
Micheal, a resident at the spot, became my bro.
Home sweet home. This tent weathered 2 huge storms dumping 7 inches.
My kitchen and bathroom
Last day in paradise--time to hit the computer!
Cooling down after the brutal hike out
Carlino, one of many guest riders on Floripa.
Being silly at Serg's
Serg cooking up one of his classic meals
Yummmmy!
Daniel was like a little Brazilian son to me. I love this kid!
We spent many of afternoons on my front steps doing just this
Out on a surf trip to visit Victor in southern Floripa
I pick up this character Ernesto on the way for some nice giggles and Portuguese lessons
I meet Dalia, fellow butterfly traveler, and we hit the surf
Victor, Delia and I on our way to the waves
I worked my surfing abilities to a 6'1 and loved it.
Victor and I enjoying a fresh fish meal after a nice surf
Lovely Matadero Beach--a must visit and great surf spot
On the way back from my surf trip I meet this character Sandro who ends up being the man to help me with some cool web stuff
Daniel and I after give the bike a test tour
Sandro and I having a business lunch :)
One month later I'm at my 2nd writing retreat, also with about full moon
Home sweet home--this river feeds right into the ocean.
Diving off the rock to chill out...
Delia joins me for a few nights
Good fun in between reading and writing :)
Delia is a sweet character who LOVES the beach
Sand, sun n fun :)
Back to my hammock workspace to proofread my 100+ page book proposal.
Super friendly neighbors.
Our second campsite after the wind shifted--classic
The two butterflies get a visit from a new friend
Delia is an artist and painted my bags for me
Easter weekend in Guarda de Embau
Gil and I lovin' the awesome waves and sunshine
Waiting for a set
Searching out the waves
Ready to hit the water. Life is good!
Brazil surf safari!
Super Binks!
My Easter beach bum crew
Leando and Lulu on the surf trail
Perfect day!
Lezzz do it! check the videos at http://www.peacepedalers.com/videos.html
Big smiles after a perfect day!
Last day of surf on Easter Sunday was unforgettable.
Easter Dinner was fresh seafood cooked with love by Gil :)
