I visit a number of beaches on Fernando, but I leave the best one for last. The beach at Praia do Leäo is the perfect balance of sand, sea, and sky. The water is pale blue and warm, alive with colorful fish, turtles, and other marine life; the sand is the color of honey. And in the rock formations and strong winds that occasionally come in from the Atlantic, there is that hint of wildness I was seeking. Finally I've found the beach of my dreams. I dig my toes in the sand deeply and imagine I can hold on to this place forever.