Braziliant.

Arrived in Ilha Grande feeling quite smug with the beautiful weather. An acai pot (with banana, granola and honey), a gorgeous beach and a good book and we were feeling good. Top the afternoon off with prawn and coconut curry and we were feeling great.

Decided to get a boat to Lopes Mendes beach as early as possible as there were some forecast clouds later in the afternoon. We hopped (clambered) off the boat and had to hike through the forest to get to Lopes Mendes. I can understand why this place has been voted as one of the best beaches in Brazil -it is absolutely stunning. Squeaky white sand and torquious water as far as the eye can see. 

The wind began to pick up a bit, nothing to worry about. Then it picked up some more and before we knew it we were at the brunt of a pretty nice sand storm. And of course, to add insult to injury, the rain decided to join the wind and the sun well and truly buggered off. 

Back on the boat...!