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Santa Catarina, Brazil - Whale watching at Vida Sol e Mar, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2008

Spotting right whales, a 50-million-year-old species, was the highlight of my three days in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The half-day whale watching trip was organized by my lodging, the eco-resort Vida Sol e Mar, owned and operated by an Argentine couple and their children. The resort is located on the coast, 45 minutes from Florianopolis (nicknamed Floripa), the capital of Santa Cataraina. In addition to whale watching, I took a guided day trip to Laguna and walked the white sands of the famous Praia do Rosa beach. This was an ideal way to start my trip to Brazil!
Rodrigo Litman's dog wishes he could windsurf, too
Rodrigo Litman's dog wishes he could windsurf, too		 The wind was whipping the sail
The wind was whipping the sail		 A fisherman casts his net
A fisherman casts his net		 Let the whale watching begin!
Let the whale watching begin!
Right whale tale; Photo credit: Vida Sol e Mar
Right whale tale; Photo credit: Vida Sol e Mar		 Rodgrigo talks to the guide
Rodgrigo talks to the guide		 The dolphins and fisherman cooperate in the bay
The dolphins and fisherman cooperate in the bay		 Colorful shops line the streets
Colorful shops line the streets
Cyclists ride over the cobblestones
Cyclists ride over the cobblestones		 The entrance to Vida Sol e Mar promised a nice view of the ocean
The entrance to Vida Sol e Mar promised a nice view of the ocean		 Claudio, who works security at Vida Sol e Mar was a 5-time national surfing champion in Brazil.
Claudio, who works security at Vida Sol e Mar was a 5-time national surfing champion in Brazil.		 Praia do Rosa beach will be packed in the summer
Praia do Rosa beach will be packed in the summer
The newest villas are designed for families and groups rather than couples
The newest villas are designed for families and groups rather than couples

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)07-May-2009 06:55
excellent and colorful!Vote!
Philip 09-Sep-2008 14:32
Olá Karen, tudo bom?

Looks like you're having a great adventure in Brazil... What a beautiful country with beautiful people... I miss it very much. Eat lots of Moqueca, have fun and take it easy with the lime Caipirinhas ;-)

Abraços

Philip in Beijing
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