I believe it was on Wednesday that a group of about 10 of the visiting Americans struck our on our own (without our Portuguese translators), hired a bus and traveled to Porto de Galhinas - another beach about and hour's drive from Recife. We spent the whole day on the beach (and I survived WITHOUT getting a sunburn - YEAH!). Stepan and I ordered a grilled fish from the bar that was serving us under our umbrellas on the beach and it was FANTASTIC! I only wish I know what kind of fish it was. It was wonderfully flavored and beautifully presented - the waitress brought our a table, set out some rice and picante and then proceded to debone the fish for us. We end up paying a premium since we were served on the beach, but we were very happy that we did. We also put our snorkel gear to use, but there wasn't much to see where we were - just some meger coral and a couple of small fish. Later, the majority of our group went to a restraunt in town while Stepan and I explored the shops. We didn't buy much of anything (just a coin purse made out of a clam shell), but it was fun looking around.
Posted by jfer at February 17, 2002 1:58 PM