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Wed, 19 Jul 2006 | By willlou | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 18 Jul 2006 | By willlou | Views [7808] | Comments [3]

This week we have had an education in Brazilian architecture: from the modernist, centrally-planned capital city to the baroque grandeur of Ouro Preto. Distances in Brazil are vast so we flew from Manaus down to Brasilia, in the centre of the country.... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 | By willlou | Photo Gallery
Our journey down the Rio Madeira and the city of Manaus.
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Tue, 11 Jul 2006 | By willlou | Views [1020] | Comments [1]

Our first Saturday in Brazil coincided with Brazil playing France in the quarter finals of the World Cup. When the match was on, the streets of Porto Velho were completely deserted with no traffic or people about. To the disgust of the locals, the ... Read more >
Tags: River Journey
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 | By cambo | Views [1165] | Comments [1]

After hearing numerous stories about people getting mugged, shot or kidnapped in Rio de Janeiro, to say we were a little apprehensive upon arrival is a bit of an understatement. But just to get it out of the way up front, we were absolutely fine, had ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 | By will | Views [10537] | Comments [1]

There is something special about reaching a place after a long boat trip, especially when it is along a river. One of the places I’ve always wanted to visit was Manaus on the Amazon, having read as a child the epic story to build an Opera House there ... Read more >
Tags: Observations
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 | By simonmurnane | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 18 Feb 2006 | By ocky | Views [672] | Comments [1]
Its been a long and taxing journey but we have finally arrived in Rio! Currently I am lying on my sweat-soaked bunk bed after having just had breakfast. Feeling ok despite the incessant heat and the always present sweat.. The 17th of feb lasted ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 | By matt_bianco | Views [641]
Well, I've been a bit lazy and forgot to send an update at the weekend, so am obviously a bit late this time. However, as you can tell from the title it has been a mad few 10 days or so. We left Manaus in somewhat strange circumstances. The tour ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
Sun, 15 Feb 2004 | By matt_bianco | Views [636]
Took the bus from Santa Elena in Venezuela to Manaus in Brazil. The bus journey itself was a boring 12 hours, however leather reclining seats made it a bit more comfortable. It was a bit alarming to realise that like what seems to be every driver in ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [587]
Brazil: A country of spontaneity and unplanned events! Welcome reception including great food and an exciting Capoeira demonstration, a Brazilian martial arts dance. Night bus ride to Lencois, a safe, quaint little town with good hiking ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, brazil
Mon, 28 Feb 1994 | By 123vvitudo | Views [228]
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Tags: I should have known better!
Thu, 1 Apr 1993 | By w4michael | Views [225]
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