Whenever I visit a place that has a beach, I always try my best to fit in some time for scuba diving (one of my most favorite things in the world). This trip, however, my attention was focused on something, excuse me, someone else.
Lucas and I were still on our quest to find our favorite beach. Thus far, we had only seen two and since it was our last day in Buzios we had to pick an extra special beach to explore. We were told that Praia Tartaruga was both beautiful and that it had excellent snorkeling, since it was known for its abundance of sea turtles (hence its name, as tartaruga means turtle in Portuguese). This made it the perfect choice for us! I might not have been able to dive on this trip, but at least I would get some time under the water.
Again we had the beach almost completely to ourselves. We found our spot on the sand and before you could count to ten I was in the water with my snorkeling gear and underwater camera. Because there had been some storms overnight, the visibility was poor, though decent enough to see a couple of underwater treasures.
And just as I was about to surface for some beach time, I spotted a turtle. I followed him gliding through the water for about twenty minutes. What elegant creatures they are!
After I returned to shore, I gave Lucas all of my gear and told him that it was his turn to find a turtle while I enjoyed the sunshine. About an hour later he returned both having spotted a couple of turtles and starving, thus we walked down the beach to a makeshift restaurant that had been set up right in the sand. As previously mentioned, I am a devout vegetarian, but when traveling I sometimes make exceptions for seafood. This happened to be one of those times, because the owner of the “restaurant” would fish in the mornings and his catches were what was offered on the menu. There is no way you could get more fresh than that! The owner happened to also make the best caipifrutas I have ever tasted.
Once we were fully satiated, it was time for a walk on the beach. Along the way I spotted something that I had never seen before, something that I felt had to be a sign of good things to come.
As the sun began to set, we both agreed that the combination of a deserted beach filled with turtles and red starfish, as well as having the best seafood and drinks, simply had to be our favorite beach, well of this trip at least!
That feeling of good things to come was still strongly with me as we departed for our pousada. If I only had known just how right I was. . .
As you say Andi, this looked ALMOST as good as diving, especially the turtle. And, I could learn to love caipifrutas (had to google them first tho!). Nice post.
I want to go there!!!!!!!! Beautiful!
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loved ur pics!
Absolutely amazing photos. I have aways wanted to visit Brazil, but even more so now!
Wow, what stunning photographs! You may have just inspired me to try this scuba thing you call diving. 😉
Love the underwater shots – a lucky gal you are!
I came across your Just Back From India in Budget Travel this morning which led me to your blog. Wow! Lots of great pictures, stories and tips…thanks for creating such a detailed website and sharing it with us fellow travel lovers. I look forward to reading future updates. You’re an inspiration! Who knows, we might just cross paths one day. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your future journeys and safe travels!
By the way, congrats again on your writing in the budget traveller article. and i love your take on india in your website,it’s sincere, and we (the readers) get to see the beauty of india and of course with some humour. Loved it.
Just read your post and saw your pics from your entire trip. You look so happy and healthy, I’m so thrilled for you, gorgeous lady.
Yep, the pictures are amazing. I saw a turtle snorkeling in Hawaii. They are so elegant and calm. I was able to swim with it for a little while.
What great photos, I wish I had an underwater camera.
ooh, that’s so gorgeous! Damn, I miss the sea! Keep having a lovely time and telling us all about it, so I can enjoy through you 😉
Great underwater pics, and I love the one with the red starfish.
I want to go swimming with turtles! That looks amazing! What camera did you use?
Amazing!!!
Just gorgeous!!!
Just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
Just amazing!
This is the top blog that I read all month!
Maybe the top read that I have read this month?
You are an incredible writer!!!
What an awesome trip!
Gorgeous trip!
Brasil=awesome!
Fantastic job here. I genuinely enjoyed what you had to say. Cant wait to see far more of this from you.
You rock!!!
Just amazing!
You are so talented. You can write, photograph, and you could be a glamorous model if you wanted to.
Loved it!
Nicely written, its not that usual to read stuff that actually is worth checking out nowadays 🙂
Good stuff 🙂
Fun stuff!!! 🙂
What a fabulous post! 🙂
What an incredible experience, Andi. I sincerely hope my time there is as amazing as yours.
I didn’t want this post to end!