RECIFE, BRAZIL

This was a return visit to Recife. The tour we booked was excellent with new sites we visited. There are over 50 bridges found in Recife and referred to as Brazilian Venice. We stopped by Boa Viagem beach for photos. The apartments across from the beach are interesting as each floor is a single unit. Some units include 2 or 3 floors and can be about 10,000 feet. We continued on to Bom Jesus Street with many historical buildings. Visited a display of the big heads at the Embassy of Giant Dolls. These are worn during the Carnival in Recife. The weight of one these heads can be up to 120 lbs and usually worn by young 18-19 year olds.
A stop at the Jewish Synagogue. And then the Pernabusco Embassy for more local folklore. Our next stop was the Governers Palace. The grounds around the place had an amazing giant Baibab tree. It was so big it would take 11 people to encircle it. The tree was approximately 300 yrs old On to the old jailhouse that is now a market.
Final tour was of UNESCO site of Orlinda. Provided great views of Recife. And a visit to The Se Cathedral and Saint Benedict Monastery.Lue lisää