I didn’t really spend a lot of time in Belem, then again it seems to be one of those places that you go to on your way to do something else. After all I did not really end up...
Amazon River – Pt 3
Before long it was time to jump on the boat to Belem. The guy we brought the tickets from arranged for us to be picked up at the hostel and driven to the Port which was a nice touch....
Manaus
Manaus. What can I say about Manaus? It’s one of those places that people come to so that they can go elsewhere, at least if you are a traveller anyway. You’re either here to do a jungle tour or...
Amazon River Trip – Pt 2
So I’ve made it to Manaus in Brazil where I’m waiting around until the next boat to Belem which is on Wednesday. I might go to a jungle lodge for an overnight stay depending on cost. As it turns...
Amazon River Trip – Pt 1 – Obtaining a Cabin
So today is the day, I’m sitting in a cafe in Iquitos watching the hours count down. I have six hours until it’s time to board the boat for the first leg of my Amazon River trip. Amazon River,...
Iquitos
Finally the holding pattern that I’ve been in while waiting for a Brazilian visa is over. I’m currently in Iquitos Peru, the steaming jump off point to the Peruvian Amazon Jungle lodges and the Amazon River. Its been some...