I traveled to Cianorte from Foz do Iguaçu already knowing where I was going to arrive and stay. I recently joined the platform Worldpackers, which allows you to get in touch with people who need volunteers and offer you somewhere to sleep and food, though the offers vary from place to place.
There's much more to Worldpackers than that but I think I'll make a separate post on this when i finish my first experience here in Cianorte.
Anyway, my host picked me up, took me to the farm and I have pretty much stayed there the whole time, with the exception of one day I walked further into the rural road, eating corn and sugar cane from the fields, as well as other alien fruits I had never seen.
The thing is, I've begun training Muay Thai in a school in town so now I got to explore it a little bit and can share with you some of this rather unknown part of Brasil, as it is off the main route and doesn't seem to be highly focused on tourism.
As you make you way through the avenue that enters town there's a lot of jungle to the side but it is all fenced. I'm guessing that some dangerous animals might inhabit it, such as poisonous snake and the like, so that's why it's all off limits.
On the other side of the road, a sugar cane with no fence whatsoever. Totally the contrary of what you would see where I come from. Really mind-blowing how different the cultures are from place to place, according to the climate, geography and particularities of the land.
Enjoying the bike lane, there's a lot of this and Brasil which is a positive aspect to highlight.
And we're entering the actual urban area.
First thing that greets me are these sculptures. Not my idea of beauty, but hey, it's worth looking at.
What do you think of these sculptures?
They mural was nicer, the colors appealing and brought joy to the place, specially in this dark cloudy day.
Love to see in this city there's a lot of places where you can separate different types of waste.
Something to fix bikes, which is awesome, but i didn't get how it's used or maybe it was broken, lol.
Ah, yes, public faucets. Hadn't seen these anywhere else but in the US. Must be a big need here in the summer.
I think this is cacao but I'm not sure. I've never seen cacao in the flesh. Funny that i wanted to buy powdered cacao and could not find anywhere, but in Chile it's so easy to find. It's funny because cacao grows in Brasil and not in Chile. Upside down world, people.
I then arrived at the place for training but of course i didn't take pictures, maybe when i know the people better. When the training finished it was dark and enjoyed the road back home with some nice lighting.
Thanks for joining me, till next time!
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The sculptures really catches my attention Sir @fenngen first time to see it. Thank you for sharing the wonderful place of Cianorte, Brasil
Thank you for checking it out!
It is really quite interesting to follow along in your viaje thru these posts. I never imagined you leaving your forest home but now I see how traveling suits you.
By the way, i dont think that plant is Cacao. I met Cacao many times in my travels in tropical America. That plant seems similar... but the fruit should be shaped like a rugby ball.
Maybe there's varieties? Well, I'll ask around until I find out
Thanks, I still miss the forest though, and the freedom of using my time in valuable things not stupid tasks just to survive 😑 still I choose to see it as training of my discipline for when I'm able to get back to homesteading, and also a chance to value what it means to have a piece of land to work with
You've been curated by @plantpoweronhive! Delegations welcome!
A peaceful place away from the crowd.😊