Devil’s Island, French Guiana
Devil’s Island is actually 3 separate islands. We landed on Ile Royale, the place where the guards & the regular prisoners stayed. From there we could see Devil’s Island where the most undesirables were sent. Devil’s Island map Devil’s Island Devil’s Island chapel Statistics of our trip ...
Read MoreAmazon River, Brazil
After leaving Belem, we spent 7 days cruising the Amazon River. Our trip took us 700 miles up the river to Manaus. On the way there we stopped at Santarem and Boca da Valeria. After 2 days in Manaus, we stopped at Parintins and saw the Boi Bumba show. Amazon River Meeting of the waters Scenes along the Amazon Scenes along the Amazon Scenes along the Amazon Boca da Valeria Manaus Lake January Scenes on the Amazon Scenes on the Amazon Manaus Manaus high water board Parintins Boi Bumba show Boi Bumba...
Read MoreBelem, Brazil
We anchored outside of Belem and tendered via a local riverboat. Once ashore, we traveled by bus to the town. Here we toured the marina, market, cathedral and botanical garden. Belem fishing boats Belem Municipal markets Municipal markets Basilica of Belem Botanical...
Read MoreFortaleza, Brazil
Fortaleza was a modern city with colorful tall ceramic tile walled buildings. Here we went on a city tour. Fortaleza On the street Metropolitan Cathedral Fine arts theater...
Read MoreRecife, Brazil
In Recife we toured the town and then went to the UNESCO world heritage site of Olinda, which is situated 5 miles north of Recife. Here we walked around among the 16th & 17th century churches and colonial buildings. Recife, Brazil In and around Recife Casa de Cultura (an old prison) Olinda Olinda Olinda...
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When we retired and moved to Florida from Bellport,Long Island, NY, we began to cruise more and for longer periods of time. Our travels have taken us up the Amazon, around South America and the Antarctic, North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas. We hope you enjoy some of our images and that they can help in planning your own dreams.