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From Porto Velho, Rondonia to Humaita, Amazonas

amazondk

By amazondk
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Al in Kona Grand Master

Al in Kona

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Don, just got to this very interesting thread today. I love these kinds of travel logs showing a bit of everything. I had to get out a map to see exactly where you went. Naturally enjoyed seeing all those palms as well. I guess you know there are a lot of us that envy you being able to travel and explore these rather remote areas of Brazil. Thanks for sharing your trip with us and allowing us to learn a little more about life in those parts. I'm already looking forward to your next excursion!

Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

Nice sunsets!

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Great pictorial, Don. I like studying each photo. What is the temperature there now? It looks like if you were a kid growing up down there that you would have a blast exploring everything. The buildings are very interesting as well.

Thanks for the tour.

Cindy,

The temperatures range from 30 to 38 C in the daytime and 20 to 24 C at night most of the year. We are heading into the rainy season now and sometimes the daytime temperatures stay below 30 C, around 28 or so. Needless to say my son does not wear much clothes.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

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Click here to visit Amazonas

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jam99 Collaborator

jam99

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Don, great photo documentary as usual. The Euterpe plantation is incredible. You live in an amazing beautiful country which I'd love to visit one day!

Cheers, Jan

N48° 19'12.42", E18°06'50.15"

continental climate somewhat moderated by the influence of the mediterranean sea, atlantic ocean and north sea water masses but still prone to arctic blasts from the east as well as hot and dry summers. pushing the limits is exciting.

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Don,

What a spectacular thread and great photography! And that Euterpe plantation must be quite a sight! :)

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

mike in kurtistown Mentor

mike in kurtistown

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Don, I always make time to look at your Amazon threads, what a unique place. I felt oddly comfortable and peaceful when I was on the Rio Negro for eight days, despite the warmth. Maybe I was a cabloco in a previous incarnation? Or was it the immense vistas everywhere?

Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

fiji jim Veteran

fiji jim

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As always it is great to see and hear about your adventures Don.

thanks for posting

jim

Located on Vanua Levu near Savusavu (16degrees South) Elevation from sealevel to 30meters with average annual rainfall of 2800mm (110in) with temperature from 18 to 34C (65 to 92F).

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Thanks everyone. It was a good way to spend a Saturday away from home. One of the best sights for me was the Euterpe plantation. Who knows maybe I can have one of my own some day.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

niftinfiftin Enthusiast

niftinfiftin

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It looks amazing, what a great thread! A true taste of Amazonia, something straight out of an adventure novel. I would love to visit someday, the vibrant colours look enticing (like moths to a light).

Regards,

Nathan

Nelson, NEW ZEALAND

Sheltered micro-climate

Min -2C, Max 34C

Latitude 41 Degrees South

Warm temperate climate, with over 2500 hours of sunshine per year.

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