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Bahia Dreaming: Surfing in Paradise [Page 3 of 3]
...continued from Surf Trip to Bahia, Brazil
I am sitting on the balcony of the Casarao Amarelo restaurant, watching the fat orange sun drop out of sight behind the forested hills of Itacare. Caipirinha in hand, I see the green of the palm fronds slowly turn to black as the fading light creates silhouettes of the trees. My shoulders and neck ache from paddling outside; I have angry red bruises on my elbows and hips from laying on the board, and the back pf my legs burn from an irresponsible application of sunscreen. I am happier than I have ever been.
End Note:
Sharks are not a problem in Itacare and the surrounding beaches, but they are always in mind, especially since there are several rivers and creeks near surf areas. For those who do not know, freshwater flows into the sea are prime hunting areas for sharks. The instructors and Benjamin alike have assured us that there has never been an attack and that mostly sharks were further north, near Recife. To placate us further, they remind us that sharks are most likely to feed in the early morning and at dusk; we never surf before 9:30 am or after 4 pm. As a safeguard, we are advised not to go the bathroom in the water as the scent of urine may be traced by sharks, like blood.
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