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Mexico City February 11 to 21, 2022 After losing my wallet and day pack (computer, Kindle, umbrella) in Salvador Brazil, I had to end my trip and come home. My Covid PCR was positive so I had to quarantine for … Continue reading →

BAHIA (“bay”) is the fourth-largest Brazilian state by population and the 5th-largest by area. Bahia’s capital is the city of Salvador on a spit of land separating the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic. Once a monarchial stronghold dominated by agricultural, slaving, and ranching interests, … Continue reading →

This is an excerpt from the wonderful book “First Steps” by Jeremy DeSilva. It speaks to me in so many ways. I have always loved walking – it remains the only passion (of many) that I have done my entire … Continue reading →

Brazil – Pernambuco (Recife) Feb 5-6, 2022 After a busy afternoon seeing Joao Pessoa, I caught the 6 pm bus to Recife (Progresso, 120 km, 50 BR). PERNAMBUCO. With an estimated population of 9.6 million people as of 2020, it … Continue reading →

Brazil – Ceará (Fortaleza) Feb 3-4, 2022 CEARA pronounced locally as [sjaˈɾa] or [sɪaˈɾa]) is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is also one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the … Continue reading →

Brazil – Tocantins (Palmas) Jan 31- Feb 2 2022 I boarded my bus in Brazilia at 19:30 for the 14-hour ride to Palmas.  TOCANTINS (literally “Toucan’s beak”) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. It is the newest state, formed … Continue reading →

World’s brightest x-rays reveal COVID-19’s damage to the body A new scanning technique delivers exquisitely detailed images—and could revolutionize the study of human anatomy. BYMICHAEL GRESHKO PHOTOGRAPHS BYLUCA LOCATELLI ANDESRF, HUMAN ORGAN ATLAS PUBLISHED JANUARY 26, 2022 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC When Paul … Continue reading →

Psychedelic therapy shows great promise. More states should legalise it Oregon’s trailblazing sets a fine example Jan 29th, 2022 ECONOMIST Picture yourself in a boat on a river, with tangerine trees, marmalade skies—and licensed professionals who may finally be able … Continue reading →

BRAZIL – GOIAS (Goiania) Jan 26-28, 2022 This was my fifth major bus ride in as many days without getting accommodation, but I am very much enjoying it. Brazilian buses are quite unlike Canadian Greyhound buses as they have almost … Continue reading →

MATO GROSSO is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest by area, located in the Central-West region. The state has 1.66% of the Brazilian population and is responsible for 1.9% of the Brazilian GDP. Neighboring states (from west clockwise) are: Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. The … Continue reading →