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We
joined two friends in Manaus for a five day visit to the Amazon
River, near Manaus, Brazil. The Acajatuba Lodge, where we
stayed, was rustic but quite friendly and comfortable. Temperatures
were quite moderate, around 80F, though humid. The acidic
waters of the Rio Negro kept mosquitos and other bugs to a
minimum. Unfortunately, other wildlife was also difficult
to find in the area due to the time of year, ongoing hunting
and logging, as well as noise from regional settlements. My
favorite activity was gently gliding through the narrow igarapes
(waterways) in canoes, looking for wildlife along the way.
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