A bridge over Rio Negro, now under construction, will connect Manaus with the small municipality of Iranduba. The bridge will be one of the largest of Brazil, with 3500 meters in length. These pictures were taken on July 21, 2010.
The Meeting of the Waters is one of Manaus' most popular and interesting attractions. It starts where the black and warm waters of the Negro river meet the brown and cold waters of the Solimoes river. Both rivers then run side by side, without mixing, for about 9km.
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Tambaqui is a large freshwater fish that can be found in the Amazon basin. It is considered the best fish you can eat in Manaus.
The traditional way of preparing it is grilled, and the choice cut are the ribs (costelhas de tambaqui grelhado). It is served in metal rods similar to those used in Brazilian churrascarias.
Around 10% of the tambaqui's weight is fat, which gives it a wonderful flavor, similar to that of sea bass. I had this dish at a restaurant called Canto da Peixada: a non-pretentious restaurant in a nondescript neighborhood, considered to be the best seafood restaurant in Manaus.
Squeeze some lemon on top of it, and pour some freshly made spicy sauce (molho apimentado) and enjoy it with an ice cold beer.
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Heat one onion (finely diced) and eight garlic cloves (sliced thin) in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for 15 minutes. At the same time start boiling whole wheat pasta. Cut 25-30 white asparagus (they come in 12oz jars and don't need cooking) in one inch pieces and throw in with the onion and garlic. Slice thin roasted red pimientos (one small can) and add to the mix. Pour a splash of white wine over the mix and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the flavors. After a minute or two, pour four or five tablespoons of water from the pasta over the mix and correct the seasoning. Pour some pasta over a large pan and mix with a tablespoon of butter. Add the mix, add abundant Parmesan cheese and stir well. Serve immediately. The sauce should be enough for three servings (add pasta to the sauce little by little, to make sure that each serving has enough sauce).
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Lion chilling out at Miami Metro Zoo, as if giving visitors a chance to take his picture.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina. One thing I like about Argentina is the coffee culture. Most of the time, when you order an espresso, it will come with a biscotti, a small pastry or a piece of chocolate, plus a small shot glass of iced water. Perfect.
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Boca Juniors licensed store in Ezeiza international airport, Buenos Aires. Boca is one of the world's top sports brands and it's been licensed to manufacturers of hundreds of products (including wine and beer!).
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