“Land of Light” (Terra da Luz) This nickname is a result of Fortaleza’s constant sunny climate.

Fortaleza translates to “fortress” in Portuguese referring to its origins as a fortified settlement. The city has one of the longest coastlines in Brazil and is famous for its beautiful beaches. We were here just a day for supplies. I’m still a little wary and cautious about leaving the ship. I don’t want to take the chance of “missing my ship.” We were scheduled to “get under way” at four so I opted to just remain aboard. I found it interesting watching the crew off load our trash🤪 and take on needed supplies. About a dozen trucks were lined up waiting as soon as we docked.

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