Our senses awaken as we leave the Atlantic Ocean and begin our two day journey up the Amazon River to the town of Manaus. The intense smell of campfires and smoke fill the jungle as Brazilians prepare their breakfast and perhaps clear land for cultivation. The air is a steamy haze of smoke and humidity…
Category: Brazil
Brazil – Rio de Janeiro
As we sailed into Rio de Janeiro, it was obvious why the view from the harbor is considered one of the modern wonders of the world. Christ the Redeemer sits at the top of one of the many forested peaks that encircle the sprawling white beaches and modern city. Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are right…