With Dieter, a German who lives in Lençóis over 25 years, the day after the visit to the cave tour goes on to the various other highlights. Dieter is a German leader really recommend Tel +55 75 998 42 720 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +55 75 998 42 720 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: dieterherzberg@yahoo.com.br
We visit the waterfall Poco do Diabo:

Next, we visit the Orchid Garden:

Just in time for sunset we climb the Morro Pai Inacio:

After a busy day, with unforgettable impressions, we return to Lençóis.

We take a day trip around Lençóis. We absolutely want to visit the Gruta da Thorrinhã. A three-hour tour takes us here in the depths of the earth. We squeeze through narrow shafts and sometimes crawl on all fours, so that we can admire beautiful new formations in the next room again.

The extensive cave system always gives us new visions of stalagmites and stalactites. Intricate figures of calcium crystals to remember a ghost faces, boots, locks and more. The imagination knows no bounds.
The rarest form is aragonite - flower. From a gnarled stalk a round ball, which is occupied with sparkling lace originated.

We admire the crystal room and spend a few minutes in the absolute darkness of the cave. No noise and no glimmer of light reaches us!
The cave is an absolute highlight of the Chapada Diamantina.

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We want to get to know the main town of Chapada Diamantina with its environment. Lençóis in 1850 was busy here at that time was the center of all diamond hunters all over the area.

In Lençóis, we find again a property that is only recommended. Eulina directs the Pousada SAFIRA with heart and soul. Immediately makes you feel welcome and comfortable in your pretty house. www.pousadasafira.com Tel +55 (75) 3334 1443 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +55 (75) 3334 1443 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Outside of Lençóis we meet on the last former diamond miners Seurat Cori. He tells us about his life as a miner and has to explain exactly an environment created by an all in his garden, which is trying to match the mining sites in the mountains of Chapada Diamantina.
62 years of his life Seurat Cori worked as miners and led a hard life full. He lives for the diamonds and still the spark of the diamond rush in his eyes are visible.

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The weather forecast for the next days is not good. Rain is announced. However, we do not simply sit around and decide we still climb the highest waterfall.
The Cachoeira da Fumaça is 1300m above sea level. From this height the water falls 340m in depth and only reaches the ground as fog - hence the name "waterfall of smoke".
For the rise we need about 2 hours and are dripping wet after a short time. Fog surrounded the hill and it is drizzling strong. After an initial steep climb we cross the moor-like plateau.

We cross it many small streams. The nature is unique and we enjoy the hike even in wet conditions. To arrive at the top, we must once again wade through a large river. This takes so much water that Hans Peter takes off his shoes, Lilian's are anyway already dripping wet, fortunately a strong rope stretched across the river, otherwise one could still drag along the flow. Once at the top we bow timidly on the large stone slab, of which one has an insight into the deep canyon. The waterfall has plenty of water thanks to the rain. This is usually not the case.
On the way back we look in vain for a only approximate dry place for our picnic. After a short rest we take the way home in the attack. Despite bad weather we have experienced an impressive day, again with the unique nature impressions.

Until Roco Angelica, small waterfall with pool, we have found a good way. Since it is shady and cool here, we want to continue to enjoy the same bathroom located above the waterfall Purificação. To which it is not because we do not cross the river and search the way forward. For this, we come to a different path on a beautiful hill with great panoramic views down the valley.


Here it should be mentioned that there are no trail markers and maps are bad. The local leaders would prefer a accompany each hike. We understand their business acumen, but we ourselves are accustomed to wander through nature.

Capão is a small village which is visited by more tourists alternative. There are some fine restaurants. The pizzeria of Thomas, also a Swiss to be mentioned.
The people here are all creative. Everywhere you discover their beautifully painted and designed slates, which advertise their offer:

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On the same day, a little tired from the night bus ride, but the urge to explore fully, we embark on our first hike. Two waterfalls we pass, but the third will be the most beautiful. The weather can enjoy it to a first bath.

Continuous rain lets us take the decision to leave our ship in aratu and make a trip to the wonderful nature reserve Chapada Diamantina.
Fully Loaded we go to the bus stop in aratu. We have included plenty of time, since it is neither a distance nor a timetable for the buses are in Salvador. During the change we need about 40 minutes. were on the bus, which brings us to the bus station Rodaviaria. The night bus "Real Express" we drive 7 hours after Palmeiras. Costs 30.00 CHF / per person. Departure 23.00 clock in Salvador.
In the small village square of Palmeiras already waiting for the 4 × 4 taxi on the drive to Capão.
We have been informed by a Swiss, which there has Pousada SITIO GRUPIARA and rented rooms. Phone +55 (75) 3344 1113 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +55 (75) 3344 1113 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: vilmanaraujo@yahoo.com.br

The house of Lars and Vilma is located on a beautiful, quiet place in the middle of a beautiful garden. The rooms are very clean. A large kitchen can be used on the porch and wait two hammocks for relaxing. We feel very comfortable here and have really enjoyed the time with them. Every time you get Lars and tips for trips and other.

We are still in aratu on the web.
We take the opportunity of electricity and water, and do a lot. Working days are announced. Wash towels, bed sheets etc.. In addition, all warm clothes, which were not used for a long time in this humidity were musty. Everything must go, and in the tub.
The chain we put on the web. You we highlighted with light spray and wire ties, and vice versa refitted. Thus, the final meters, which were never used by our 85m long chain are used in the beginning. The anchor locker is flushed and new joints are attached. Read the full post »

Under full sail cloth we Salvador to Itaparica Island. In the Bahia Todos os Santos almost no wave builds up and then we slip quietly - Sailing at its best.
Before the small main town we drop the anchor. Sina can finally make the first leap into the warm tropical water. Read the full post »