Blog – Page 27 – JoHook Travel Photographer

04 Feb 2011
- Landscapes
- Photography

Jericoacoara

I found an amazing windsurfing area in the north of Brazil called Jericoacoara where the streets were of sand (horrible for lugging suitcases). It was a tiny village with enormous desert like sand dunes which you climbed to watch the stunning sunsets. My plan had been to windsurf there but, due to a month […]

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04 Feb 2011
- Brazil
- Landscapes
- Nature
- Photography

Belem

Belem is the starting point for most Amazonian river trips as it is the gateway to the Amazon and its tributaries . It is a hustling bustling port lying on the River Para. The very interesting market Ver o Peso or Check the Weight sells everything from freshly caught fish, fresh fruit and vegetables […]

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04 Feb 2011
- Brazil
- Landscapes
- Nature
- Photography

Amazon and Manaus

Amazon river Manaus For the Capital of the Amazon Manaus has a surprising European feel about it. The stunning Opera House has been built with Italian marble, Scottish steel, French furniture and English China. In its hey day Caruso sang and Pavlova danced there. The city centre surrounding the Opera house has pavement cafes, elegant […]

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04 Feb 2011

Caravelas, Transcoso: Bahia, Brazil

Caravelas and Transcoso Transcoso is chic resort with world famous beaches shaded by swaying palm trees. It is a 16th century little town with dainty little adobe cottages which were formerly fisherman’s cottages round a huge lawn with a simple church at the end made of whale bone and coral. The cottages are […]

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04 Feb 2011

Cachoeira Olinda and Recife

Cachoeira: This riverside town was once an important port where they shipped sugar and tobacco downriver. It’s main sight is the church of Ordem Terceiro do Carmo a baroque church. It is a sleepy town full of colourful preserved buildings. It is joined by a British built bridge to the town of Sao Felix. […]