I deserve a medal! Why? Because I successfully managed to wee on a moving bus...in the dark. I do mention `successfully` as many people manage to wee on a moving bus, even in the dark, but the results...well, I`d hardly give them a gold star...Let me explain: Kevin & I had just hopped on a bus from Sao Paulo around 19h30 so it was almost dark outside. In the evenings, the bus driver lowers the light setting in the bus so it was quite dimley lit. I needed go t...

We arrived late at night on Thursday 23 March. We were trying CouchSurfing for the first time, so weren't too sure what to expect. Our hosts Roderigo and Marilia stay in an awesome apartment with a large living space stylishly decorated (he is an architect and she is an art teacher.) We even had our own room! They welcomed us warmly, and immediately offered us a hot shower and a basket for our laundry - exactly what we both wanted after a whole days travelling. W...