Page 16 - Boca Club News - June '21

Page 16, Boca Club News

Travel: Postcards from Jessica

Your next stop will be the city of Recife before you arrive the world where the Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers come
at Belem, where the Amazon meets the Atlantic Ocean. Here together. You will witness the distinct side-by-side contrast
you will enjoy the picturesque canals and brightly painted between the warm, black Rio Negro and the cold, brown
colonial buildings of its old town. Amazon. An amazing sight!
As your ship transverses the river, you’ll make stops
at such interesting small villages as Boca Da Valeria and Anchors Down. Traveling the Amazon is like an
Parintins, where you’ll meet the locals, get up close to adventure on steroids. Every turn and twist through this
sloths and toucans, see traditional dance and folklore, hike incredible river will have you hanging over the balcony in a
through a rainforest, and have the experience of swimming picturesque moment. The indigenous people of the Amazon
with “boto,” the unusual pink dolphins. are warm and appreciative of your kindness as you help
Your final port will be the city of Manaus. This small support their welfare. And for the record, I don’t recall even
city is the home of the historical opera house. Hopefully, one mosquito bite. So, go and enjoy this part of the world
you are there during one of the amazing rehearsal sessions. and see what lies on the other side of the equator!
To: Anyone Looking for A River Adventure! Another activity you’ll experience is the “on-the-water” Wishing You Safe Travels,
visit to the meeting of the rivers. This is the only place in
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From: My Balcony Sailing Down the Amazon
River Towards Manaus, Brazil

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Your River Map. My first stop was the exciting city trust and like. One who listens and
of Rio De Janeiro. Be sure to plan a few extra days here takes their time to answer questions
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While in Rio, you can visit many of the sights you have
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