Juan Larranaga Articles

On the Bolivian Trail of “Che” – Bolivia

Juan Larranaga visited two small Bolivian towns th

Manaus, a Jungle Within a Jungle (3 of 3)

Although surrounded by the Amazon jungle, Manaus i

Manaus, a Jungle Within a Jungle (2 of 3)

Although surrounded by the Amazon jungle, Manaus i

Manaus, a Jungle Within a Jungle (1 of 3)

Although surrounded by the Amazon jungle, Manaus i

Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (3 of 3)

Day three and slightly more sleep deprived, sipping on my sweet coffee, the Santarem was approaching its namesake, the third largest city on the Amazon. Between the “Yes” family’s dawn rummage and the roosters, my exotic adventure was becoming a nightmare.

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Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (2 of 3)

Around 4am the “Yes” family, wedged behind me, commenced to rummage through their luggage, talking at the top of their voices. Why? I had no idea. I named them “Yes” because no matter what I said to any of the adults or children I would get a nod for an answer. They finally settled [...]

Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (1 of 3)

Sitting swinging in my hammock, I watched on with total disbelief at the hype of activity around me.

Manaus Dock [...]