Have already mentioned where we live in Brazil in another post within the site, but i will add additional pictures in this post to elaborate a little more.
![A great small coastal village called Mar Do Norte](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f520b4_6d0abcc3f08d4145bb0077d6fc5c4c03~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_507,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/f520b4_6d0abcc3f08d4145bb0077d6fc5c4c03~mv2.png)
So we live in a small place called Mar Do Norte, which is situated between the towns of Macae and Rio Das Ostras.
![A lovely beach where the sea turtles can be seen easily](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f520b4_faa5b855c0414ac5888fe0127979ec35~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/f520b4_faa5b855c0414ac5888fe0127979ec35~mv2.jpg)
The beach stretches for many miles and you can walk in either direction and reach a town. The picture above is Mar Do Norte beach where we live, it has a small kiosk which sells traditional snacks as well as beers. Currently due to the pandemic most beaches have now been closed.
![A different view Of Mar Do Norte Beach](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f520b4_b57ff1e493d44a1d848a24fcf6598780~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/f520b4_b57ff1e493d44a1d848a24fcf6598780~mv2.jpg)
The above view is a picture looking towards the rocks in the distance where the first picture was taken from. The sand does get very hot, so wearing of footwear is advised.
![Our home when we first viewed it and realized it had potential](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f520b4_956e3b8b542a452e847286f3368cb9ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/f520b4_956e3b8b542a452e847286f3368cb9ec~mv2.jpg)
The above picture was taken when we first view the property many years ago. It hadn't been cared for in a considerable time and needed some tender loving care for sure. We were hooked straight away and saw the potential, well the wife did to be honest i just went along ha.
![The house looking a lot better after many projects took place](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f520b4_61b65247e8934de9ae079e4a22dac56b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/f520b4_61b65247e8934de9ae079e4a22dac56b~mv2.jpg)
The above picture is what our house looks like now. There has been work since however but the difference is plain to see. Took a considerable time to do, cause the money wasn't always available so we carried out scopes when we had the finances available which worked well for us.
Final note: We love our home, its so relaxing and a great place to be.