Diary_5


 * 5. February 27th 2007**

Today is my final day here in Brazil as it is time to return to Australia. Unfortunately, I left the most important things to buy to my last day, so I’m going to be rushing around like crazy to buy souvenirs for family and friends. As I checked out of my hotel, the front office personnel were very helpful in assisting me on the best souvenirs to buy and where from. They were sad to see me go…..it’s nice that you make friendships while on holidays but very sad to say goodbye. My favourite was Cecelia, she had a good sense of humour and spoke English very well…..it’s a good thing to know another language…well you wouldn’t believe it, as I wasn’t too familiar with the streets of Brazil, (I tended to stick to the main streets), Cecelia offered to take me to the souvenir shops on her break. I thought that was fantastic and I had to buy her something to repay her. So around 1pm we headed to the touristy side of Brazil. I found the shop attendant to be a little rude when answering my queries, so Cecelia stepped in. She even bargained down some prices, as it was quite obvious that they charge double the price for tourists…quite sad but well known! Cecelia and I exchanged email addresses and I have her address so I can send her something Australian as a thankyou gift. My plane is set to depart in another two hours… some advice for travellers, it is fun to travel alone as you do everything at your own pace and whatever you get out of the trip is whatever you put in, but I think it is always best to travel with some company, even if it’s just one friend…someone who has similar likings to you….I would’ve have much preferred so this time…but I made many friends and didn’t mind partying by myself at times! Well I’m off for now, time to have a quick nap………..