Brazil: Colonial Architecture And Shrimp
Riding south last year I had Ushuaia as a goal. Crossing Colombia from Cartagena, I kept to the west through Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia (blog at www.simongandolfi.com). Though without a plan, I did feel a sense of direction. Heading back north this year, I am commited to Brazil. I keep looking at the maps. The country is so vast. Frankly, the vastness scares me - as if entering a huge swamp. How do you find your way out? I read and it gets worse: so many MUST SEES! Aged 74, I don't have unlimited time. I can't leave Ushuaia until early July and have promised to reach my daughter's home in Duchess County for Christmas. Freezing weather to freezing weather! I think that I can deal with the cold and OLD MEN CAN'T WAIT. I need help with Brazil. I want to visit the Jesuit colonies in Bolivia then cross into Brazil. I do want to visit the Honda factory in Manaus - birthplace of my 125 Cargo. My main passions are colonial architecture, shrimp and leisurely conversation. My hates are large cities and slithery dirt roads. What routes would travellers with experience of Brazil suggest?
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