How many of you know that within Brazil that there is a European-style mountain village? It’s only recently that we learned of Campos do Jordao in Sao Paulo state. It sits about 5000 feet above sea level and is patterned after a Swiss mountain village. It is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Sao Paulo.
When North Americans think of Brazil generally a few sites and landmarks come to mind…
· Rio de Janeiro and Carnival
· The Amazon
· Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches
We are learning that there is much more to Brazil.
Our hotel is Pousada Recanto Almeida – strongly recommended. The staff has been gracious and Max at the front desk speaks English. We found this hotel through Expedia. The customer reviews on Expedia were spot on. Our room is large and comfortable with a terrific view of the countryside.
When we were out on Saturday evening it was comfortable in the mid-50s; a little damp but no wind. My sweater was really all I needed for warmth. For Brazilians on the other hand, any time the temperature is in the 50s it is cold. They were all wearing winter coats, gloves and hats. The upper Midwest winters have prepared us well.
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