Background: 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 the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
July 25th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas July 24, 2008, Barcelos, Amazonas, BrasilNote: This blog posting is out of order. When I get to a better internet connection I will get back to the story and photos from the Rio Orinoco.
Perhaps ... 13 photos[full story]
July 19th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Tabatinga Hello!!
OK now for the Amazon boat trip!! :o) .....
Got picked up from the hostel at 8am by the guy who sold me the ticket and walked to the harbour! Luckily he carried my rucksack (which now ha ... 14 photos[full story]
July 19th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus Hey everyone!!
Got to Manaus first thing Friday morning! Everyone in Brazil is so nice and helpful.... i was sat at the bus stop not entirely sure which bus to get on and when a bus came along a wo ... [full story]
July 18th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus The dye is cast!
This will be my last post for about ten days or so!
I´m going off line and into the jungle. I leave tomorrow and return to Manaus on the 27th. I´ll try to do a post then, if possib ... [full story]
July 17th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus Well, here I am sitting in the middle of the Amazon.
The funny thing is that you would never know it from the city. It´s a bustling, busy place with tons of traffic and markets selling plastic toys ... 7 photos[full story]
June 30th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus I have to say that our entry into Brazil was one of the most pleasant and welcoming experiences we have had on our trip so far. The trip across the Venezuelan border down to Manaus was really long. Fi ... 16 photos[full story]
July 12th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus Hey everyone!!
Im afraid this has got to be a really quick one as im running out of time in the internet cafe and have still got a million things to do before tomorrow morning! :o(
Just to let y ... [full story]
July 7th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus Well, I have been awful with neglecting this travel journal so far too much has happened to sum it all up, I will have a go though!
New Zealand was amazing, we hired a car called El Cheapo and drov ... [full story]
May 24th 2008South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus
I must first start this blog entry by recommending "Gero Tours" for anyone who happens to be going to Manaus for a trip to the Amazon. The owner, Gero, and our guide Josh made this trip outstand ... 18 photos[full story]
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