You have to read the Wiki for Vale do Amanhecer and watch this video:
Yes, it’s a real place, I’m staying in a b&b here tonight! The temple’s a couple of minutes walk away and I spent this afternoon wandering around trying to work out what on earth was going on as the oddly costumed disciples carried out their bizarre worship ceremonies (and I sneakily took a few photos)…
Entrance to the twilight zone, er I mean Valley of Dawn
Do you need a ticket for this ride?
Themepark mascot?
Blimey, a giant Coconut Shy
One pedallo please
Haunted House? Well I think it’s scary that this guy thinks he can associate with all those famous people…
…and there’s more. So bizarre!
Evening parade, not exactly Disneyland
Queue for the Spinning Teacup Ride
And here’s a snippet of what was actually going on tonight…
Weird eh! Should I join their cult??
PS. Earlier today I left Brasilia and enjoyed a nice cruise out of the city since they close the main highway to vehicles on a Sunday, so bikes rule the road:
