Unknown and Francesco, both 84 years old

Our Amazon experience

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October 22nd 2008
2 weeks later, just the time for us to get an insight of the Amazon river & jungle and to reach Peru. End of Belem, Pará: We did not like this city as it was too hot, big, and expensive. However, we managed to spot a few interesting things and live a funny experience at the post office. We wanted to get stamps. The salesman thought we were stamp collectors so he started showi ... read more

South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus

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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