Our joy at reaching our destination at Porto Velho was tempered by a 30 minute hike carrying our entire luggage. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue, but having not eaten and being severely dehydrated this was entirely soul destroying, especially when it emerged we were lost and walking in a huge circle. The next day [...]
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5 days down the Rio Madeira without any shoes – Puerto Velho, Brazil
To get from Manaus to Porto Velho the only sensible way is by boat. Our boat was a decrepit old steamer strung throughout with enough hammocks for over 200 people. We settled in and chatted whilst people bustled all around us, bringing supplies on board or vending lollies and fake watches. It wasn’t until an [...]
