Serra do Cipo

The Serra do Cipo (SAY-ha do see-PO) is in the middle of nowhere. Really. Look it up on Google Maps - there is not a road or city or anything within miles. Just lots of mountains, waterfalls, wild horses, overgrown "hiking" trails, and one ex-military Brazilian with a rather large machete who used to live in Boca Raton but now makes his living as a park ranger named Tony.

We stayed at a small pousada that was nestled in the foothill of the mountains. The picture above was the view out our window. It was pretty rustic - goats and all manner of poultry had free run of the place - but still beautiful and very quiet.

This waterfall was called the Veu da Noiva, or the Bride's Veil. It's actually located in a YMCA campground, and is popular with swimmers and cliff divers. No, I didn't go in, but Matt was brave enough and he had a great time.

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