Day 172 - Pampulha

(Ursula) We didn't cover much distance today.

Heinz and I paid a visit to a museum in Pampulha showcasing the works of the artist Maria Helena Andreas. Wally, on the other hand, wasn't particularly interested and kept watch over the camper.

Upon our return, we found Wally engaged in conversation with two friendly young ladies. They graciously extended an impromptu invitation to join them for coffee at their parents' residence up on the hill (where the affluent residents lived). Our visit with them was delightful, even though their English outshone our Portuguese. The two young ladies, Linda and Ritoca, were captivated by our journey and posed numerous questions. Unfortunately, time was limited. Before parting ways, they shared their aunt's address in Rio de Janeiro, expressing their desire to meet us the following week.

As we continued exploring Pampulha a bit longer, a woman noticed the "Suiça" name on our camper and kindly invited us to her home for lunch. We were welcomed by a Swiss family residing on a spacious property, all of them being wonderfully pleasant. The husband, a geologist, also served as the Swiss Honorary Consul.

Following this, we drove an hour south and discovered a suitable spot on a hill where we set up camp for the night. It featured a fountain with refreshing drinking water and a fire pit.

Stats: 46 miles, Expenses $13.50.Read more