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Rio Negro Journal (Novo Airão to Barcelos)
A few vocabulary words for the uninformed: igarapé — Indian word, meaning “canoe trail.” In Portuguese, and this journal, it’s used to describe a small, watered entrance into jungle that may go back...
View ArticleThe Road to El Dourado (Chapters 1-5)
I. D-Day Light, misty rain settled over the riverside town of Barcelos on the morning of December 1st, 2013. Overcast skies greyed the horizon, and a moderate wind blustered in from the east over the...
View ArticleThe Road to El Dourado (Chapters 9, 10)
9. Na baixada The hut on the Jauarí provided a safe haven and a spot to rest for my tired body. I arrived around midday on Day 30, and as soon as I had finished flipping the Igarapé Preto the bird I...
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