Turning a Legend into a Festival: Boi Bumba One of the things I enjoy about traveling is hearing the legends and tales from each region. Over time these legends tend to change a bit from generation to generation. I'm sure that is true when it comes to the "Legend of the Bull." So what is the legend? It... Continue Reading →
Cruising the Amazon River
Adventures on the Amazon We cruised 1812.8 nautical miles from the Atlantic Ocean to Manaus on the Amazon River and back. Manaus the capital city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, has a population of over 3 million people. It is home to the National Institute for Amazonian Research, so many tours concentrate on eco-tourism. This past... Continue Reading →