Bonita Cidade from ash

we are now in Ouro Preto,which is the most beautiful and idylic place we've so far,maybe even ever,let alone Brazil!! it is built on emreald green hills, covered in lush yumminess,trees and general vegataion that i dont recognise. the houses are all old and characteristic,there are little allyes everwhere with flowers climbing up the walls, all the roads are cobbles with the loveliest cobbles ive ever seen,sort of orangey colours, and the shops have such funny little signs, they're all wooden swinging ones in funky shapes. my favourite is an upside down ca hanging on to something with its claws!

the weather here is very different, quite wet, but much fresher so it s a lovely change from the stuffiness of Rio(thanks ma for reminding me to bring my rain coat! also my sandles are awesome =P)we'v been taking loads of photos to show you all, but havent uploaded any yet, i want to get some blank CDs to save them on to. (Stef, my camera is soo good,thanks for helping me choose,god send.)
last night we had dinner in a creperie,which was deeelicious! we wondered down the hill in the rain expecting a bit of a walk to find our dinner when another little angel, this time called Danniel(as opposed to Titto in megs blog.) suddenly popped up wuth an umbrella told us about the crepes,and then sheltered us the rest of the way.
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