The first encounter was on the way back from the motorcycle hire place (without a motorbike - long story). After a long 25 minute walk in 35 degree sunshine, and facing the same walk back, we encountered this little thing on Logoa de Conceicao.
Rather odd for the climate I'm sure you'll agree!
We noticed in the distance what we naturally assumed was a fish, but no it was indeed a Penguin. As soon as he'd noticed us he waddled up the beach... Poor thing looked as confused as we were!
Not sure how true it is, but o e of the surfers said when they get lost, they usually don't make it due to the water temperature (the lagoon is like a bath). Hope the little fella proved the exception!
Onto other delights in Florianopolis. We heard via Caio (co-manages Tucano) of a fantastic local pizza restuarant that offered something a little different - Doce (Sweet) Pizza.
Doesn't look that great, but honestly... Chocolate really does work on a normal pizza base, they should do them everywhere!
2 comments:
Penguins in Brazil...weird, but true James. They're penguins that basically live in Argentina, but migrate to S. Brazil at this time of the year to follow their fav' food; Anchovies. This bird has been tagged, and is prob one of 58 that were 'rescued' last year in Rio and released after they'd been fed and cared for. They'd been in a storm and taken off course. The military often have to fly them back!! Your little chap probably likes the area and he's unlikely to return to Argentina unless he runs low on food [unlikely] or, meets some of his kin - and follows them home. Either way, you've seen a rare event. Anyway - am off to Pizza Hut now for a deep-pan Belgian chocolate stuffed crust [toffee...of course] pizza! Mmmmm. Take care, love the pics and the story! Dad
Hi both, thank you for my birthday wishes, glad to see you both o.k. Pictures of your adventure are great to see, mixed emotions about the buildings but loved the little pengu bring him home if you can! what was the white cinderella coach type thing? and no i don't mean the herbie look alike. we've been on skype a couple of nights but must have missed you but will keep trying, grandma sends her love and is following your adventure too, take care luv ju and al xx
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