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Amazon River (The Amazon) is one of the largest and longest river the world (depending on definition).

Amazon rainforest (Amazonia, the Amazon Jungle) is the main and most biodiverse rainforest on our planet. It partly belongs to Brazil, Peru, Colombia, as well to Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.

When I hear that someone is going to Brazil, I say “try Açaí!!!”.
Açaí are small, black/purple berries from the Açaí palm (Tuipan, Euterpe oleracea). It’s kind of “jungle fruit” that gives lots of nutrition to local people.

While being in Brazil, you have to try Açaí juice or “frozen pulp”, doesn’t matter how it supposed to be called; it also doesn’t matter that it may not look very tempting (today’s picture); what matters – that it’s so delicious! 😀 I was drinking it everyday (or at least twice a day) when I was in Brazil. And when I think about Brazil, I miss Açaí immediately…

There is one bad thing about Açaí. People realised that’s so healthy and called it as one of the “superfood”, so these days you can buy different dietary supplements with Açaí.
But don’t buy them!
Açaí is healthy, but many of its “amazing characteristic” are not really based on scientific research. It’s usually better to buy some of the local (fresh or frozen) berries, e.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. Moreover, because of some craziness about Açaí, more and more Açaí is exported from Brazil, what means that precious food is “stolen” from local people.
So, please, enjoy Açaí, but only in Brazil!

There are actually many reasons to visit Brazil, depending what we like most, i.e., nature (beaches, birds, forest, jungle, waterfalls), Rio de Janeiro, football, carnival.
I have one more reason, the sweet one, and will tell you more about it tomorrow. 🙂

Brasília is the capital of Brazil.
The idea behind is that the capital supposed to be located more or less in the middle of the country, so there was a decision to build a new capital-city; it lasted 41 months(!) and in 1960 Brasília was officially inaugurated.

If architecture is your passion, Brasília is probably a place you want to visit. 🙂

Brazil is the largest country in South America; and covers many different regions.
Thus, “Huge & Diverse” – it may be the best possible short description of Brazil. 😉

Welcome to Brazil!
June, on my blog, is going to be all about Brazil.
Hopefully, you’ll like it. 🙂

Our cold month came to end. I hope you enjoy my “frozen” pictures and short stories about Greenland.
I think, Greenland is an amazing place and I can highly recommend it for visiting, however, be aware of cold; on the other hand it’s not so bad as it may seems to be – a proper clothes (and food) and you’ll manage. 🙂

I visited Greenland only in winter and still hope to go there one day in summer; one day…

p.s. Tomorrow we’re going to a totally different place. Stay tuned! 🙂

Unfortunately, the climate change affects Greenland a lot; it’s actually a perfect place where one can really see differences over the years, by observing ice cap or single glaciers.

If you want to read about climate change in Greenland, check this interesting website of visitgreenland.com.

Before going to Greenland, I read that it’s not so windy there. But for your own good, it’s better to assume it’s windy and take appropriate clothes. 🙂

Wearing proper clothes is very crucial in Greenland. A few layers, with outer wind- and water-proof one is a very good idea; especially in winter. In summer months (June-August), the weather may change from very warm to very cold, plus mosquitoes and midges may be quite annoying.

Low humidity is a good news for all people who are scared of cold in Greenland; when the air is dry, the low temperatures don’t feel so cold. 😉

Is it cold in Greenland?
Well, it is often cold.
Cold places are “cool”. 😉

Greenland has an Arctic climate with average temperatures about 10 degrees Celsius in the warmest months (it can be even around 20C). Winder is colder, much colder; so you really have to plan what kind of clothes you should take with you for visiting Greenland. At the end, “cold” is a part of unique experience in Greenland. 😉

Can you believe there are hot springs in Greenland?

“They are not due to volcanic activity, as is the case on Iceland. It appears that the water is heated by deep layers in the earth’s crust rubbing against each other.” (source: https://visitgreenland.com)

The temperature of hot springs in Greenland varies between ~37-60 degrees Celsius.

If Greenland cannot be called “Iceland”, maybe “Glacierland” is still an option? 😀
Of course, I’m joking; nevertheless, the huge area of Greenland is covered by ice sheet so glaciers are popular in Greenland.

Dog sledding is an interesting experience you can have in Greenland, in winter.
At some point, I was thinking “poor dogs”, but these dogs actually don’t mind low temperatures and love to run; so it’s definitely far far from “elephants in Thailand”, etc.

Just be aware, that sled dogs are “kind of wild dogs”, even looking extra cute, they can be pet only if the owner allows to do so!

25 km from Kangerlussuaq, you’ll find this amazing Ice Cap.

Here, I’ll only cite a sentence from https://visitgreenland.com/destinations/kangerlussuaq/ :
“nothing conveys Earth’s power like the Greenland Ice Cap”.
Nicely said! 🙂

Apparently, Kangerlussuaq has more than 300 days of clear sky a year.
Well, I’m not sure how much truth is in this sentence. 😉

Kangerlussuaq is a small town with about 500 people living there.
Kangerlussuaq is a name of the town and nearby fjord; it means “big fjord”.
Kangerlussuaq is a good starting point for visiting a few beautiful sites in Greenland.

Because of its location, in Greenland you can experience long, dark nights in winter (plus enjoy northern lights) and long, sunny days in summer (when the sun stays above the horizon).