Jun 4, 2005 - Natal, Brazil

From Salvador, we hopped a flight up to sunny Natal, but weren't greeted by loads of sun. ... The city of Natal itself isn't much to write home about, but the surrounding beaches and sand dunes make it very much worth while. ... Located right in the heart of Northern Brazilian sand dune country, Natal is a relaxed dune buggy city full of surfers and sun seekers. ... Unfortunately, we landed in Natal during their worst stretch of rainy whether (about every other day), but we still found enough sunny days to do some unforgettable day trips. ...

Mar 1, 2005 - Brasil - Natal (Punta Negra)

We arrived in Natal in the afternoon and booked into our hostel (Lua Cheia). ... The hostel had been built in the shape of a castle, complete with draw bridge and towers.We arrived in Natal in the afternoon and booked into our hostel (Lua Cheia). ... The hostel had been built in the shape of a castle, complete with draw bridge and towers....

Feb 22, 2005 - Praia da Pipa

Before I tell you about where we are now, I have to recount my version of the vomitorium/catamaran ride yesterday and how we have arrived here at Praia da Pipa, which is about an hour and a half south of the city of Natal. ... We then immediately caught another 4 hour bus towards Natal. ...

Jan 30, 2005 - Praia da Pipa

At R$100 (20 quid) per night, with hammocks swinging on the balcony, a swimming pool, and surrounded by palm trees we were left with little choice but to stay at the American owned Cavalo Marinho (Seahorse) hostel.At R$100 (20 quid) per night, with hammocks swinging on the balcony, a swimming pool, and surrounded by palm trees we were left with little choice but to stay at the American owned Cavalo Marinho (Seahorse) hostel....

Jan 29, 2005 - Natal

We intended to reach Natal before nightfall but as the light faded, and the signpost indicated another 150km, we'd knew we'd have to experience the feeling of being blinded while trying to keep our ickle Corsa on the road. ... We high-fived onwards to Natal. ... Eventually we arrived in Natal, Brazil's 'sun city' upon the tip of the north-east coast. ... this is our excuse for booking into the Novotel Natal. ... Although Natal appeared nice enough we were desperate to get back on the road and head south to the coastal town of Praia da Pipa, with the occasional stop along the way for a few quick photos of the Atlantic coastline. ...

Nov 8, 2004 - Magic Bus

So, that wasn´t as bad as I thought. Pretty sure I hadn´t been on a bus for more than a half hour since our eighth grade trip to Colonial Willamsburg, and with that in mind, I headed out on a 21 hour trip to Natal. ... It was a pretty sweet ride, with reclining seats, TV and all, and the novelty didn´t wear off until well after the first hour, at which point the Ambien kicked in (thanks Shelley!! those little things are like gold).So, that wasn´t as bad as I thought. Pretty sure I hadn´t been on a bus for more than a half hour since our eighth grade trip to Colonial Willamsburg, and with that in mind, I headed out on a 21 hour trip to Natal. ... It was a pretty sweet ride, with reclining seats, TV and all, and the novelty didn´t wear off until well after the first hour, at which point the Ambien kicked in (thanks Shelley!! those little things are like gold)....