...And that's what we had to look forward to: one of the most incredible places of the entire planet. And what's best; we kited to get there!
Joe, Betinho and Flavio - downwinding
That was, without a doubt, the ultimate expedition of Ybytucatu. We left Cumbuco early September and downwinded 90% of the way (except for the big river Delta in Parnaiba) to Maranhão state, home of "Lençóis Maranhenses". Took us 12days, kiting an average of 35km a day, crossing the entire coast of Ceará and Piauí
Joe and our friend "MacGuyver" dealing well with the "casuality"
There were many challenging situations on the water, but that was no comparison with the extreme situations we had to deal on land.
Traveling on wild areas, with no one around in many kilometers had to bring some surprises...
took us about four hours to get the car out of that... and some nerves for sure!
...Like quick sand in Maranhão...
Joe helping the locals to push the ferry that was getting out of track
...and insane currents on a River crossing in Ceará.
But there was no less good surprises...
Air View of Barra Grande - PI...like kiting in Barra Grande, state of Piauí. A quiet village full of good people and great kitesurfing!
Getting in Atins - Maranhão
and enjoying the sunset before crossing the river to Atins, a unknown paradise on the border of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
Felt like we reached the edge of the world.
It was all worthed and we can't wait to do it all over again!
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