From the moment I got on the second boat ride to come to Morro de Sao Paulo, I could feel the recognizable air. Morro de Sao Paulo is the Carnaval after-party island of Salvador. It took us about 5 hours on a boat-bus-boat ride from Salvador to this relaxing island on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. My first step on the island’s simple concrete pier, evoked a sense of that homely greeting in Koh Pha Ngan, in my very own Thailand.
Apart from the colonial style architecture that still remains as the important landmark, the rest of the atmosphere was what I am accustomed to. Sunny beaches, bikini shops, Italian restaurants, beach bars and the friendly laid-back attitude reminded me of home. It was time to reminisce about good old days and enjoy fresh seafood.
Life on the island was very calm, peaceful, friendly and productive for me. Personally, I love big cities as they give an insight of what is evolving around my insignificant lonely social being. Beach life gives me a deeper understanding inside myself. I found the island time a perfect break to reflect on my thoughts and emotions. It embraced me with a welcoming familiarity. I took my first plunge into the sea in more than two years!!!!
I let my mind loose and enthusiastically started writing. The environment was very helpful to my work. I really enjoyed blogging in dusk and dawn. The gentle breeze gave me comfort; the sea made me thoughtful, the sun ignited me with energy and the colour-changing sky filled me up with self-recognition. It was an idealistic pleasure for me to produce content.
I capture this moment as a prelude to Full moon party in Thailand. As the day goes by, I have been thinking relentlessly about it. The nature of Brazilians is very much similar to Thais. This island trip gives a soft preview and I just cannot wait to show my team Thailand…
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