The Secret Serra
A Brazilian explorer’s 14-day journey in Serra do Espinhaço.
marcio, taking in the sunrise from the oldest toll “road” in Brazil, a thin bridge separating the two sides of Mendanha (pop. 150).
“I’ve been all over the americas—as aN explorer, a photographer, and a traveler, from patagonia to alaska. This place (the serra do Espinhaço) doesn’t lose a single thing to those big names. It’s really that incredible.”
sunrise over the Jequitinonha, Day 8.
Itambe Skyline, Day 1.
pre-climb breakfast with the crew, day 2.
Pico do Raio, Day 4.
“I’ve traveled all over Brazil. Outside of a few specific destinations, though, I’d never heard about this region. Now that we’ve done what we’ve just done, I can’t understand how that’s possible. This place deserves to be known by adventurers from every part of the world.”
Casa do Mozart, Day 8.
MArcio lost 6 toenails (5 on one foot) after our ascenT of itambe on Day 2. Not only did he joke about it nightly for the next 12 days, he seemingly recovered quicker each day on the trail—despite resorting to socks & flip-flops at times. it was an awe-inspiring performance.
taping up the drone, day 1.
crooked house. curralinho.
camping in the lapa dos veados.
I’ll be back, for sure.
It’s been 18 months now, and I still think about the espinhaço, the GOGO team, and our Expedition ALL THE TIME. I want to bring (partner & fellow explorer) Fernanda & my daughter next time, and stay for a whole season. They’re going to love it.
