Nov 28

We anchored off Ilha Grande, Brazil, about 120 miles from Rio.  We arrived an hour later than scheduled due to the medical evacuation during the night.  There were no excursions because it's a nature preserve and most activities revolve around backpacking, snorkeling and diving.  There are over 200 beaches around the island and travel to most of them and resorts is by water taxi.  There are parrots, sloths, monkeys and many other wildlife as well as an abundance of plant life.  The village is on a long beach and the waterfront is lined with dive and souvenir shops.  The streets are sand & dirt and numerous restaurants line the side and back streets.  We got on the tender to shore and realized that neither of us brought our cameras, but we'll return in about 3 weeks and post photos then.  It was a beautiful place and next time we'll stay in town for a local seafood lunch.