i had the privilegde of experience a new adventure route (the Route of Emotions), which was launch this year by the States of Maranhão, Piaui and Ceará. The goverment of these three states organize for us, tour operators a visit to this exquisit place. We saw, Flora e Fauna tipical of the Region. I could not believe that within the Mangroves , you can find oysters... and their taste exactly like the normal ones. I asked how its done, and was explained that, when the tide comes from the sea, the oysters open and retain the salty water. Our organizer for this part of the trip was Joca, he live and breath this part of Brazil. He is so knowledgeable that its a pleasure just to listen to Him. One of the operators, a real cow, from Holland (she was pregnant), didnt even consider the risk of getting in the boat. This time the river was quite calm, but a lot of times it can really be rought. We requested that the operators do not carry a lot of equipment for safety. Can you imagine that this women refuse to carry out the safety checks..... Some people should stay home.... especially pregnant women which put us, at risk. Unfortunately i would hate to be her client, or husband. And I though that the Dutch had brains. (less info)