NATAL - March 14 (Wed) - Hanging out in the city of Natal.

It's shopping day!
Or just an opportunity for me to explore a bit of the city, alone. 

I had lots of fun at the @usefunlab (https://usefunlab.com.br): a colourful, creative, local fashion designer.

I am always attracted to urban graffitis, especially if they tell a bit of the place's history or lifestyle.

It was really nice to walk a lot in Natal City, although I had to call an UBER at a point because of the extreme heat. 

The temperature is normally around 30 degrees celsius, but it feels much hotter for me. 

I met up with the family at the beach area for lunch at a low key restaurant. 
Nothing too special, but we also did a bit of bikini shopping for the girls at the small places in Ponta Negra Beach. 

Great, cheap, locally produced clothes.

Famous Morro do Careca (Bald Man's Hill).

FROM WIKIPEDIA: 

Ponta Negra (Portuguese: Black Tip) is a beach and neighborhood located in the Brazilian city of Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Located in the extreme south of the beach is the Morro do Careca (Portuguese: Bald Man's Hill), a large dune and a landmark of the city. Located in the extreme north of the beach is the Via Costeira (Coastal Way), a coastal road that connects Ponta Negra with several other beaches of the city, such as Areia Preta and Praia dos Artistas.

The beach is completely urbanized and there are several shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs, and hotels. The sand itself is lined with "tents", or huts, called barracas, which serve food and drinks. A common sight on the beach are jangadas, simple, multicolored, local fishing boats typical of northeastern Brazil.

Us walking on the beach, saying goodbye to Natal.

Apparently we were lucky. 

It rained for days BEFORE we got here and it did again AFTER we left. 
The sun was on our side the whole time, until this afternoon.

Lots of love involved in one picture. 

Our beautiful friends offered us one last dinner together at Michelle's and Elias' home. 

Needless to say that it was incredible again and we feel very lucky to visit you all and this gorgeous place. 

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 

We'll miss you all. Truly!

It's time to say goodbye... for now. 

We hope to come back one day to the place of beautiful people and lots of love. 

We had only unforgettable positive experiences here. 
This is the Brazil I love. 

You guys are part of our family out there in the world!