....and so the story so far.....Lençois is indeed very different from the busy, bustling streets of Rio and Salvador. People in this quaint village lead very simple lives (but still hassling us for business heheheheeh!!!)This area of Brazil is known for its diamond mining, however this boom lead to a crash. This caused numerous problems including, employment and simple concerns such as food and water. Alot of the area has been mined offensively damaging th...

Oi!We have made it out the hectic city of Salvador to a quaint village known as Lençois. Arrived 5am this morning via the night bus (no screaming babies this time!) Greeted by a hoard of villagers offering accommodation/tours in our sleep induced state. Bleary eyed we accepted an offer of viewing various pousada´s (hotel). Accepted first viewing as it had a relaxing energy which we so desperately needed after spending 2 weeks in busy cities. (Not tha...