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Amazon Rain Forest
In the heart of Brazil, somewhere in the state of Amazonas, guided by the local Indians, I soaked the smells and sounds and sights of this wild and breathtaking nature.
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Must see interview with Elon Musk
We're big fans of Elon Musk and wanted to share this insightful interview describing basic traits a successful entrepreneur must possess. Elon's character and drive personify our motto "Know No Borders".
Know No Borders 1 year's expedition anniversary
Celebrating our 1 year's anniversary of the start of the Americas Know No Borders expedition we're featuring our first video- a short teaser presenting a few shots throughout North, Central, and South Americas. Enjoy!
Edited by F.S. Agurto
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Life on Rio Negro
Sailing upstream on the Amazon I continued up the Rio Negro and enjoyed seeing how people live on water. The river is a deeply integrated part of living, providing flotation for houses, food and a path of travel.
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Manaus, Amazonas
The capital of the state of Amazonas, it is located at the confluence of the Negro and Solimoes rivers. The city is located in the middle of the rain forest and is accessed primarily by boat and air plane. The city was founded in the 17th century but saw its great expansion during the rubber boom in the 19th century. The abundance of sudden wealth saw the city build the Teatro Amazonas which cost $10 million and many villas and palaces. The city had electricity before most European cities. After the rubber bust, the city lost its electricity and the famous theatre was abandoned. It is grandiously restored now.
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Rio Negro, Amazonas
Sailing upstream on the Amazon I continued up the Rio Negro and enjoyed seeing how people live on water. The river is a deeply integrated part of living, providing floatation for houses, food and a path of travel.
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A short trip to see the joining of rivers Solimoes and Negro
Here begins the Amazon river- The brown river Solimoes and black river Negro join up yet run side by side without mixing. Each river has a different temperature, pH level, speed and of course color.
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Amazon river
Here begins the Amazon river- The brown river Solimoes and black river Negro join up yet run side by side without mixing. Each river has a different temperature, pH level, speed and of course color.
Santarem to Manaos
Another 5 days sailing the Amazon river up to the capital of the Amazonas. We stopped at a few small towns to drop off/take supplies and people. This time Nicola and I had to be vigilant at night as there were thiefs on board who constantly looked for the opportunity to separate us from our belongings. All of their attempts were abortive however.
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Santarem, Brazil Part 2
Five days' boat ride up the Amazonas from Belem lies the comfortable, laid back town called Santarem. There are small stores and pubs lining the river pier that come alive in the evening. It is an oasis of civilization in the middle of swamps, rain forests and a maze of interconnected rivers. I really enjoyed staying here and taking long walks along the Amazon River.
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Sleepy town of Santarem
Five days' boat ride up the Amazonas from Belem lies the comfortable, laid back town called Santarem. There are small stores and pubs lining the river pier that come alive in the evening. It is an oasis of civilization in the middle of swamps, rain forests and a maze of interconnected rivers. I really enjoyed staying here and taking long walks along the Amazon River.
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Children of the Amazon
I was amazed how many kids were out and about paddling small boats and canoes on the hundreds of the Amazon tributaries. Often completely unsupervised, no life vests and no fear, they were an integral part of the environment.
Amazonas, Brazil
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On the road from Belem to Santarem
Traveling up the Amazon river on a local transport is either strange, uncomfortable, stifling and dangerous proposition where you can lose all your valuables or an exciting colorful adventure full of surprises. One or the other experience depends on your outlook on life.
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Belem to Santarem(Amazon)
Traveling up the Amazon river on a local transport is either strange, uncomfortable, stifling and dangerous proposition where you can lose all your valuables or an exciting colorful adventure full of surprises. One or the other experience depends on your outlook on life.
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Belem: the port
From the colonial Sao Luis we took a bus to Belem, which is a large city on the mouth of the mighty Amazon River. Our plan was to take one of the local boats up the Amazon to Manaus. Photos below are from one of the ports in Belem. This was one of the shadier parts of the city where even the taxistas were hesitant to enter yet the boat that was to take us up the Amazon River departed from this very pier. Surprise was on our side as none of the vagabonds hanging around this place had a chance to plan an assault and separate us from our belongings. I wonder what the locals thought as they saw two blond guys walking around with their backpacks asking for a boat ride to the heart of the Amazon.
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Sao Luis, Brazil, part 2
A great part of the historical Sao Luis, a city located in northern Brazil, is neglected and left in the unkind hands of time and nature. Yet this slow and melancholy decay infused these buildings with sweet romanticism that would have been captured on a canvas by the likes of Caspar D. Friedrich.