Casa de
Luz
Shopping
Groceries and more: When you walk
down the main street, past Frutti's, and past Alquimia, take a
left at the second cross street thereafter, and after 2 Blocks
you will find "Ribeiro's" Grocery Market on your
left. They have everything you might possibly want or have
forgotten, from toothpaste to paper products, light bulbs, plug
adapters, insect repellents, to groceries, to fruits and
vegetables, soft drinks, creme cheese, yogurt, cookies ... you
name it: it's a small supermarket, but they have it.
Prices are considerably lower than US Safeway prices, but do
watch out -- for example, Nestle yogurt is about twice
of what you pay for the equally good local brand, 'Itambe."
The Ribeiro people will gladly deliver your purchase to your
doorstep -- just tell them you are staying at Klaus and
Gundi's house "Casa de Luz" (93 Rua Infancia).
A small tip, perhaps 2-5 R$, will be much appreciated.
Crystals: The sky is the
limit. Abadiania is the place to get them. We
recommend really all of the numerous little stores along Main
Street (Rua Frontal). But the best recommendation is, of
course, the Casa de Dom Inacio's "Bookstore," where
prices may be a touch higher, but you know you are, in a way,
making your donation indirectly by buying their crystals that
are especially embued with the energies of the Entities.
The crystal shop across from Frutti's also belongs to the Casa
de Dom Inacio. They have a terrific selection.
White Clothing: If you forgot white
clothing for the Casa days, no problem -- there are
plenty of little stores that carry them in all sizes and shapes,
and usually at reasonable prices.
Whatever you buy in Abadiania, you would usually
not bargain, like you would in other South and
Central American countries. You pay what they ask
for. Typically, they will offer a significant discount if
you pay cash, sometimes as much as 25%. So bring enough
cash, and don't rely on plastic. You can bring cash in
your own currency (US$ or EUR); there are several places in town
where you can exchange dollars or euros into reais at excellent
exchange rates. Pousada San Rafael actually has an ATM machine.