Internet is great tool, but…
From Caete where I spent the night to Caraca Sanctuary on the internet map is around 60 kms. But internet doesn’t know that even local taxi drivers do not go this gravel road because robbery and attacks with weapon are common there – they say. The way around the risky zone is already 120 kms long… What should I do?
First I decided to go by public bus back to the main road. Then I started to hitchhike. Sorry, dear Brasilians – it seems that you do not know what is it! I was staying in the safe place (bay) Lonely old man. Traffic was intensive. And nobody stopped the car during 1,5 hours…. Uuuu!
Finally, desperated I stopped the regular bus. Nobody here knows what time the bus will be passing – I was lucky!
The bus took me to the old town of Santa Barbara with abandoned railway station and few nice churches. Matriz Church is worth to see due to the rich interior. It is on the picture. I stay in the little hotel (80 reals for single with bath and breakfast). I will try to reach Caraca tomorrow.
