We checked into a lovely camping spot on Laguna Conceicao a large inland lake on the island of Florianopolis and found the perfect little pitch. Surrounded by banana plants, and ontop of lush sandy grass this was a sweet spot indeed.
On the island we spent many lovely afternoons checking out the waves on Pria Mole and Joaquina, soaking up the sun and testing the water. On our first afternoon we were treated to a Fernet session on the beach, a lovely Argentinian couple took us along with their coolbox to share their massive glass of the Argentine national drink - Fernet / Coke and loads of ice - we had such a great time!
Somedays the weather wasn't great but it was always hot, and camping life revolved around a constant session of bbq's and beers with our new found friends from Brasil and Argentina. The Brasilans love there beer, which is great - cause so do I. Even better they love it for elevenses.... whilst getting the bbq fired up with some smokey beef ribs and pork belly. The Brasilian way of cooking involves slowly cooking the meat for a few hours on a 'speto' (like a big fork) and then pulling them off and cutting it into small bite sized bits.
It's totally delicious.... if a little bad for you. We made great friends with the chef (Richardo) his wife and their mates, many a day was spent downing beers and talking a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese and total rubbish!
We also got treated to wonderful pizza made by Blanca and her husband from Argentina, they were travelling with their nephew which was addicted to playing UNO and could go to sleep anywhere - including under the bbq and on plastic chairs - priceless!
We also got treated to the Brasilian classic - the Caiparina.... gallons of it.... which always brought out the best in me, including dancing on tables and singing 'I wanna be a billlionaire'.....fine moments indeed. If they all come to London for the Olympics we have to 'Roll out the barrels of fun' down some eastend boozers with them... anyone up for it?
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