Yes, I made it again. I missed something. But this time I’m pretty much relaxed. The reason why: I’m already on a boat enjoying my hammock. Departure is tomorrow 11am. But how could this happen?
It all started with another frustrating taxi ride. People know I really hate taxis. This is because I think most of them (more than 50%) are cheaters. So whenever I can avoid a taxi I do so. But arriving 11pm in Manaus doesn’t leave you many options. I all went fine till we reached the hotel. There he didn’t want to stop in the well lit curve of the hotel but on the dark road before??? And when asking to make some light in the vehicle it caused the driver big problems to find the light switch just above of his head. Twice he repeated “just money” but it appeared hard to understand my response “I need some light to find it”. Finally I had light and handed two 20R over. And here comes the thing. He quickly changed one of them with a 2R threatening me to give me another 20R. That’s such an old trick but it caused me 2 long seconds to realize. I should have crashed this guy’s car when stepping out...
Anyway, Cesar Business prepared for me a nice Suite with remote sea view. The bed was so comfortable I forgot my jet lag and had a long hour sleep. After getting up I enjoyed the Jacuzzi, the nearby mall and the pool. Late check-out let me leave the hotel at 2pm. And as it was so comfortable I reached the harbour when all boats were gone. But some guys were directing me to the next boat leaving a day later. I bought the ticket from the captain (60% of the lonely planet price) and tied up my hammock.
PS: There is a power outlet just next to my hammock space. Let’s see how many movies I’m goanna watch during the long dark nights :)
My Hammock space, the Manaus Opera and a sweet McDonalds.
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