Natal is known as the City of Dunes. It is a major shipping port and known for its extensive coastal towering sand dunes and cultivation of cashew nuts. The largest cashew tree in the world is located near the coast on the south side of the city
The fishing industry is strong with shark cartilage being a major export to Japan.
We sailed under the massive bridge over the Potengi River.
Remnants of many old fishing boats have been left lying rusting on the lagoon shore which sort of had a beauty of their own but its quite typical of Brazil where things unused are just left to rot. Such a shame.
A lone fisherman spear fishing in the mud flats.
Located within 5 degrees south of the equator is the beautiful Ponta Negra beach. It was very hot and humid creating high demand for the beach umbrellas and busy trade for the drink and snack vendors.
The spectacular high sand dunes were amazing. Miles and miles of pure white sand stretching along the coast. It is a very popular destination for taking roller coaster rides on the dunes in four wheel buggies and also growing in popularity is sand surfing.
And then its goodbye to Brazil as we cruise out to another beautiful sunset on our four day voyage to Cape Verde and its islands. Looking forward to the next adventure.
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