Sozinha em Brasil

I came to Brazil with a plan that destructed moments after arriving. The result: unintentionally backpacking solo. I traveled alone for a monthish, feeling at peace with the couchsurfers I met along the way.

Without a plan I headed to Rio de Janeiro, a city full of beleza. I ended up staying for weeks, exploring the trilhas in the urban forest and sunbathing at the praias. I learned enough portuguese for small talk. Many locals remarked what couragem I had, being alone in Brazil. With each sunset, I heeded the advice of many and would return to base. I spent many evenings gazing at Cristo Redentor from my host’s balcony. In fact, I began to notice that wherever I was in Rio de Janeiro, Cristo was always within sight.

Settling into the Brazilian lifestyle gave me a sense of community. I befriended the strangers I met and accepted spontaneous travel plans. I was invited to couchsurf with a wholesome family in Visconde de Mauá, a beautiful town in the mountains. They patiently helped me learn portuguese and I felt at home. Later, we went to a cabin in Vale Matutu, where I heard country folk speaking portuguese with a twang.

Being back in nature was the boost I needed after hitting the ground backpacking. Trekking to the summit one morning we passed by more livestock than hikers! I enjoyed my time decompressing in the mountains.

After a week of serenity, I took enough buses and blablas (aka carpools) to end up in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil a city on the border of Argentina. A massive river flowing from the interior of Brazil dumps 50% of its water off the edge, forming an expansive waterfall system and marking the frontier between countries.

Visiting the national parks on each side, you can feel the mist from the waterfalls and see rainbows bursting from the cascades. I crossed the border into Puerto Iguazú, Argentina on foot. I reflected fondly on the past seven weeks as I walked away from Brazil, leaving behind my portuñol.

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