Charlotte & John's Travels

A gallery of our adventures


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Mountain flowers.The high alpine flowers are spectacular.
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Pedra do Sino.The trail continues another 19 km to Petropolis.
This spot is km 11.
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Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) located in the center of the photo is the most famous peak in Sierra Dos Orgaos National Park, TeresopolisWith so many peaks, this is the mountain climbing and rock climbing center of Brazil.
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Wooden carvings at the Ipamema Hippie Fair.
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This bridge over Vitoria harbour, linking the Island of Vitoria and Vila Velha, was completed in the 1970's.North of Vitoria is Tubarao, Brazil's major port for iron ore export.
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The Convento do Penha was built in 1558 in Vila Velha, the first place to be colonized in Espirito Santo state.Climbing to the chapel at the top of the hill - some on their knees - is a major pilgrimage destination.
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View of Praia do Canto and Praia do Camburi from the Ilha do Boi Hotel, Vitoria
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Local beach - Vitoria
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Spruced up favela (slum) neighbourhood in Vitoria.The city of Vitoria has the highest standard of living in the country.
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Tropical beauties at the Museu dos Colibris (Hummingbird Museum) - Santa Teresa.
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Poisonous adder
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Cobbled streets of Santa Teresa.Settled in 1875 by Italian Immigrants.
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