Fortaleza

Fortaleza – January 20

This is one of our favorite photos of Fortaleza….but it doesn’t represent the city at all. These were about the only buildings we saw with color….and without barbed wire! One of the first things we noticed upon leaving the cruise terminal was the strong presence of soldiers with automatic weapons. We’re definitely not in Barbados anymore! Yes….I’m saying that the camera lies! This next photo is a lot more representative….

While hiking to the beach with Ginny and Damon we got into some areas where we became extra alert and kept a bit closer together. (Especially since listening to the riveting presentations on board by John McCarthy who was kidnapped and held hostage in Beirut by Islamic Fundamentalists for 1,943 days in the late 80’s.)

Our biggest impressions of Fortaleza? Painted murals and tagging on….well, just about everything….

The highpoints on this VERY hot day all begin with the letter “B”: An open Bistro (seems most of Fortaleza is closed on Mondays) with Brazilian Beer (the coldest ever!!) and Bathrooms (clean!) Ahhhh….Bliss!!