Preparing for the Amazon
Manaus, Brazil - Day 3
Today's major event was traveling north to Manaus, Brazil where we kick off our Amazon Jungle excursion. Katie and I really only got to explore around our hotel before we grabbed dinner. Since there is not much to really write about today, I figured I would write up some notes on some things we have encountered.
Empanadas: I love them. Pretty much any meat wrapped in bread of any kind I love.
Electric shower heads: No hot water heaters; the two places we have stayed at so far have both had electric shower heads. We kept popping the breaker with the first one. Better the breaker than...us!
No one speaks English: This we knew going in and we are doing a great job getting by. We basically learn pleasantries and people tend to give us a break. Obrigado!
Can't flush toilet paper down the toilet: Self explanatory.
Crazy traffic: There doesn't seem to be that many traffic laws...or rules...or guidelines.
Army guys with machine guns: This doesn't bother me at all, it's actually a welcome sight because you know it's a safe area.
Not sure what our internet situation will be in the Amazon...but I am assuming it wont be great. I'll catch the blog up after we get back into civilization if I can't upload.
