After we got back to the hotel, David and myself decided that there was still enough time to check out the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail), so we got on a public bus to Penha (about half an hour ride), where we started a short hike along a portion of the caminho. We got back in time to catch the bus back to Paraty.

The group split on our second day in Paraty; the majority went to visit some waterfalls in the jungle, as well as a Cachaça distillery; Leo, John, David and myself opted for diving. As neither John nor myself did have a diving certificate we had to take the Discovery Dive option (aka. “batismo”); however John already had some experience in diving, for me it was something completely new. During the first dive I was more busy with myself, in getting used to this new situation – however it worked out during the second dive – and it found it all really enjoyable 🙂

The option of choice for our first complete day in Paraty was a boat trip around some of the islands around Paraty – including lunch, several stops for snorkelling, swimming and having fun in the water.

The first real day of the trip, mostly spent on a bus from Rio to Paraty – however a good opportunity to get to know each other (Amir – Kathleen’s real profession is not being a call girl…). After arrival Leo (our tour leader) gave us an orientation walk around town.