Caratinga to BH

Thankfully when I got up today, Taty had better and more concrete news for me. The bus to Caratinga went by at 11.30 and there was a 4pm bus from Caratinga to BH. That was a lot better. I had a relaxing morning was able to dry  most of my stuff in the sun. I got to the main road with plenty of time. The bus passed on time and I arrived in Caratinga around 2pm. I ate, read and waited. The bus left on time at 4 as most buses here are very punctual. The bus system is actually pretty organized, planned and civil here. No worries about getting ripped off or losing baggage. Everyone buys a ticket before boarding and they give you a sticker for your stored luggage with a corresponding number on your ticket so no one can claim your bag but you. It was a steady 6 hours back to BH. I went back to Madrid hotel across from the bus station but they didn't have any cheaper rooms available. I had to go with the next step up which was $10 more. I could see where the extra money went. I had a fan, private bathroom, TV and a view of a concrete wall out my window. I know, doesn't sound nice but all the cheap rooms face the street and the noise of the bus station so this room was super quiet. Unfortunately, there was no english channels but it was nice to have a fan. I could wash my clothes and they would be dry be tomorrow because I  have a 1pm bus to Tabuleiro.