Tabuleiro

My 1pm bus left on time. I was heading to Tabuleiro but the bus only went as far as Conceiao do Mato Dentro. We headed north out of BH. The road was flat for a while but then climbed gradually into a moutain range covered with grass and scrub brush. As we got near the top there were some amazing views. We came down the other side and after just over 3 hours arrived in Conceiao. There was a bus from here to Tabuleiro but they only run at certain times and I already missed it. I had to get a taxi the final 18km. The road was paved but we soon left that for a rutted and steep red soil road. I arrived at Tabuleiro Eco Hostel and set up my tent. There were a few shady grassy terraces for camping, though I couldn't pitch my tent exactly where I wanted due to huge piles of horse shit around. There were horses, chickens and dogs around here roaming free, it seemed. I ate and showered and then hung out.
      A group of locals from BH arrived and pitched a tent as well. They spoke some english. After dinner I came to my tent after checking out the stars when the group called me over to them. They were barbecuing and drinking and wanted me to join them. They were Philip, Caio, Lucas and his girlfriend, Renata. They all spoke different degrees of english, understanding more than they could speak but it was Renata who was modestly fluent in english. I talked with her the most or she translated for everyone. Lucas had an accoustic guitar and was belting out cover tunes in english and portuguese. They wanted me to play so I played them a few of my own tunes. It's funny, Lucas only plays cover songs where as I play only my own songs! I don't have the talent, patience or desire to learn any other songs. I'm happy just writing my own stuff. The night went late and I had to refuse plenty of alcohol. I got kind of drunk but didn't want to get super wasted like they were. My tolerance is very low. After I went to bed they stayed up drinking and playing guitar.