Ever since leaving England I've been buzzing to get to Brazil, enticed by the promise of bustling beaches and a carnivalesque spirit. Our first stop, Florianopolis, didn't disappoint.
This small island is not only encircled by the beautiful blue water of the South Atlantic, it also has three stunning lakes enclosed within it. Two of these sit side by side and the town in which we stayed is built where they meet, making for some pretty picturesque scenery.
We were spoilt for choice in terms of beaches to visit but my favourite by far was Lagoinha do Leste. Though it's well known as the most beautiful beach on the island, it still feels kind of secret because there's no road leading up to it, meaning it's only accessible by foot. To reach it, you must trek uphill for an hour through jungly terrain and then climb down the rocks for a further half hour. I suppose some people may not consider this journey worthwhile as there are so many other beaches within easier grasp, but then these people presumably have never seen it! It was absolutely worth ever step.
Having taken a picnic along with us, we had the added reward of lunch after our difficult climb. Though the sun was shining, it was rather gusty and so we ended up eating as much sand as actual food. Only after we'd finished did we discover the small lake behind the bank, completely protected from the wind.
Florianopolis is a truly beautiful place which is bursting with art and culture and it has been a great start to our time in Brazil. Next we're heading to Sao Paolo, the biggest city in Latin America, and I imagine the complete opposite of this tiny island!
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