Ilha do Mel

It was with a little hesitation that I got on the boat to the Ilha do Mel [Honey Island], which I took in Paranaguá, a one and a half hour tour through the mangroves near Paranaguá, but when I sighted the island, I realized that my misgivings were unfounded. Hotels were not in sight, only vegetation and a beautiful lighthouse at one end of the island. As we landed, I realized that the only vehicles on the island were two-wheeled metal carts powered by humans, which were used for carrying suitcases to people's lodgings. Those of us who had backpacks did not wait. After a little exploration in the nearby places, which were almost empty, I chose one to stay in because I saw the beach from my window and it was about 20 feet to the water.