Long hair, Don't care

It is the season for long hair in Colorado, the snow waxes and wanes and a nice mane or untamed face foliage creates an extra layer of warmth against winter’s chill. It is the season of puffy coats and extra large sweaters harking back to the 1970’s- an era defined by free love, harem pants, and an abundance of hair. While Boulder was mecca for such lifestyles, the Brazilian beach town of Trancoso was luring in a Bohemian generation of Brazilian peace lovers. The small beach oasis in the north is enclosed by rainforest on three sides and the ocean on the fourth. The heart of the town is a small, unmarked white church surrounded by pristine green grass and colonial era, festively-colored homes. Locals describe the town as revolving around the beach- the tides governing sleep schedules, the full moon demanding celebration and the occasional squall /rajada requires time spend indoors with good food and Dado beers. A short trip down the beach-laden coast are white cliffs so steep and waters so calm they are mesmerizingly reflective. While in the winter Rockies, hair eventually gets too long and caught in zippers or buzzed off in frustration, the town of Trancoso stays the same, long locks are the norm, Havaianas are the preferred footwear and harem pants always welcome.