We want to Ilha do Frade. 13 nm are to sail, but unfortunately we could use the sails only to support the engine. We meet a beautiful, idyllic bay where we drop the anchor. (But one must not take my eyes to the north, where it has as many places big industry).

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We take the dinghy 1 nm to the opposite coast to the museum Wanderley do Pinho. Unfortunately, the museum is closed, as it is to be renovated. Two museum guards, and some gardeners to welcome friendly. We marvel at the once magnificent colonial house.
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We leave at 16.30 clock at high water in the marina Ocema Aratu. At low tide, we are 1m in the mud. In short, the little island there, we dropped the anchor again.
The next day we buy in the Marina Yacht Aratu in a 12lt store. Gasoline tank's dinghy. Sometimes the prices are extremely high, a small shackle where you can get otherwise for 7 € here is 70 R, or 35 CHF!
After lunch we will continue. 30m chain must be washed in obtaining from the mud. 1m in front and back, bucket fill again, 1m chain, etc ... The move takes! But we have flushed out before our anchor locker, which at the Sharki is not so simple.
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We spent a wonderful holiday and enjoyed country 10 days solid ground under our feet and a lot of hiking and enjoy nature ... and that is unique in the Chapada Diamantina.
Now we are going to leave the small marina where we were now a month since we were able to negotiate a good monthly rate, which allowed us to also shore excursion.
We look forward to the many small islands in the bay to explore here in Salvador. Unfortunately the weather is currently not the best, always rain, but that should not deter us from this great country Endtecken.

With Dieter, a German who lived for over 25 years in Lençois, the day trip is to visit the cave further to the various other highlights. Dieter is a German leader to recommend really Phone +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 Inácio:

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

We take a day trip around Lençois. 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 on all fours, so that we can admire in the next room again beautiful, new formations.

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

We marvel at the Crystal Ballroom and spend a few minutes in the absolute darkness of the cave. No noise and no light reaches us!
The cave visit is a highlight of the Chapada Diamantina.

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We want to get to the main town of Chapada Diamantina familiar with his surroundings. 1850 was a lot going on in Lençois, then here was the center of diamond hunters throughout the region.

In Lençois we find again an accommodation, which is highly recommended. Eulina leads the Pousada SAFIRA with heart and soul. Immediately you will feel welcome and comfortable in your home tidy. www.pousadasafira.com Tel +55 (75) 3334 1443 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +55 (75) 3334 1443 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Outside of Lençois we meet on the last former diamond prospector Seur Cori. He tells us about his life as a miner and has to explain to you everything exactly an environment created in his garden, to the mining sites in the mountains of Chapada Diamantina is trying to match.
62 years of his life Seur Cori has worked as a miner and led a hard life full of privation. He lives for the diamonds in his eyes and still have the spark of diamond fever seen.

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The weather forecast for the next few days is not good. Rain is announced. We want not just sit around and decide we still have the highest waterfall climb.
The Cachoeira da Fumaça lies 1300m above sea level. 340m from the water level here falls into the depths and reaches only as a mist the floor - 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's drizzling hard. After an initial steep climb we cross the bog-like plateau.

We here cross many small streams. Nature is unique and we enjoy the walk despite the wet. In order to arrive at the top, we must again wade through a large river. This takes so much water that Hans Peter takes off his shoes, Lilian's are dripping wet anyway, luckily a strong rope is stretched across the river, otherwise one might have carried away the flow. Once at the top we bow timidly on the large stone slab, of which one has an insight into the deep ravine. The waterfall leads thanks to the rain water. In most cases this is not the case.
On the way back we look in vain anywhere near a dry place for our picnic. After a short rest, we take the way back to attack. Despite the bad weather we have experienced an impressive day, again with unique natural impressions.

Until Roco Angelica, small waterfall with a pool, we have found the way very well. Since it is shady and cool, we want to continue to enjoy equal to the above lying waterfall Purificacao a bath. To which it is unfortunately not because we do not cross the river and search the other way. We are on a different path on a beautiful hill with a great vision down the valley.


Here it should be mentioned that there are no trail markers, and the cards are bad. The local leaders would accompany a favorite every little hike. We understand their business sense, but we are used to wander alone through the countryside.

Capão is a small village which is visited by more tourists alternative. There are some fine restaurants. The pizzeria by Thomas, is also a noted Swiss.
The people here are all creative. Everywhere you will discover beautifully painted and decorated their slates, which advertise their offerings:

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