Hammocks on the Amazon

Deep into the jungle . . . not really.

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August 30th 2006
Greetings from the mighty Amazon! It´s always been a dream of mine since I was little to go to the Amazon, and here I am! Getting onto a boat in Belém, where the Amazon reaches the ocean, I was off on my river adventure. The boat held about 150 or so people, and, although it was very cramped, it was much nicer than I expected. There was a top deck with music, a TV, and a bar, where you could ... read more

South America » Brazil » Amazonas

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more