Manaus a few thousand kilometers from the Atlantic ocean in the middle of the Amazon jungle would probably be the last place you would expect an opera house. However this incredible structure, build in 1896 is the heart of this cultural and commercial center.
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| Manaus Opera House |
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| Ornate interior |
Life in the city
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| Well preserved building around San Sebastian Square |
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| San Sebastian Square |
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| Palace of Justice |
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| Cool artwork |
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| This guy is in charge of the shipping business |
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| and in trucking |
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| Market |
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| Fish Market |
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| Banana Market |
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| Pineapple market |
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| Even more bananas |
Boat ride # 7 for me was a choice between a 2000km ride or another 38 hours on the river. I opted for the river to the town of Santarem.
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| Luiz Afonso - boat # 7 on the Amazon |
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| A night in a hammock with close friends |
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| Amazon and Negro Rivers as they begin to mix |
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| Along the banks |
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| A stop on the way |
A short one hour ride from Santarem on the Tapajós River, a tributary of the Amazon brought me to the scenic resort village of Alter do Chão. With white sands, jungle and sparkling water this little gem of a place boasts that it has the prettiest beaches in Brazil - probably difficult to refute.
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| Alter do Chão |
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| Downtown |
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| Hostel in the forest |
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| On the river |
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| Overlooking the town |
Great posts and pictures last week. Where are you headed next?
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