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[Cruzer Two]

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[papcx]

tKymt4huh50

 

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[Cruzer Two]

Thanks everyone for watching my videos. My Youtube channel www.youtube.com/cruzertoo has 273 subscribers and over 385,290 views.

 

Happy Viewing and Cruising,

Ron

[SULLJO]

I just watched your new England series and loved it. I leave in early Sept for two weeks on celebrity. Thank you!

 

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[nelderwoman]

Cadiz, Spain is a very beautiful and walkable city.

 

Click on

to see my video of this wonderful city.

 

 

Ron

 

Thanks for the video Ron. You have just convinced me to stay in Cadiz and not spend hours going to Seville. Lovely photos

[Cruzer Two]

Thanks for the video Ron. You have just convinced me to stay in Cadiz and not spend hours going to Seville. Lovely photos

 

Thanks for posting the kind remarks. We're leaving in two weeks for a 28-day Holland America cruise to South America/Amazon River - lots of video oppertunities await!

[Cruzer Two]

Here is the first of my videos from our Holland America, South America/Amazon cruise.

 

Devils Island, French Guiana

[Cruzer Two]

Macapa, Brazil is located on the Equator near the mouth of the Amazon River and is known as the "Capital of the Middle of the World" by local residents. This video shows highlights of our one-day shore excursion to the city from the Holland America, ms Prinsendam, cruise of the Amazon.

 

 

[Cruzer Two]

Located at the confluence of the Amazon and Topojos rivers, Santarem is a popular stop for regional boats traveling between Belem and Manaus, Brazil. Once home to the Tapojos Indians it was a large agricultural chiefdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The meeting of the Amazon and Tapojos Rivers is known as the "Meeting of the Waters". The rivers run side by side for three miles without mixing due to the difference in temperature, speed and densidty. Located near Santarem is the resort town of Alter do Chao that is home to the beautiful white-sand island known as Ilha do Amor - Island of Love.This video shows the highlights of our visit to Santarem and Alter do Chao.

 

[Cornishpastyman1]

Located at the confluence of the Amazon and Topojos rivers, Santarem is a popular stop for regional boats traveling between Belem and Manaus, Brazil. Once home to the Tapojos Indians it was a large agricultural chiefdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The meeting of the Amazon and Tapojos Rivers is known as the "Meeting of the Waters". The rivers run side by side for three miles without mixing due to the difference in temperature, speed and densidty. Located near Santarem is the resort town of Alter do Chao that is home to the beautiful white-sand island known as Ilha do Amor - Island of Love.This video shows the highlights of our visit to Santarem and Alter do Chao.

 

Really interesting Ron, especially the 2 rivers and also the other 2 vids too - Devil's Island doesn't seem to have many 5 star hotels :)

[Cruzer Two]

The remote Caboclo village of Boca da Valeria is home to around 120 residents that scratch out a modest living utilizing the resourses of the rainforest, the river, and by selling handicarfts and posing for pictures for passengers of occasional cruise ships that stop by the village. This video shows the highlights of our visit to this unique little village.

 

[Cruzer Two]

Located at the confluence of the Negro and Solimoes rivers, Manaus has a population of 2 million and is the most populous city of the Amazonas. Known as the "Heart of the Amazon" it manufactures several chemical products and exports Brazil Nuts, rubber, jute, and rosewood oil. This video shows the highlights of our visit to the EcoPark Lodge that is located on the Rio Trauma, a tributary of the Amazon, north of Manaus. The lodge is located in a rainforest with miles of jungle trails, savannas, and a monkey forest.

 

[Cruzer Two]

Located on the Tupinnambarana Island, the 200 year old village of Parintins, is rich in Indian culture. It is home to the Boi Bumba forklore festival that is held in June each year in the Bumbodromo - a stadium that was built for this purpose. The festival presents myths, tales, and legends to an audience of 35,000 in the Bumbodromo. The Portuguese "Boi Bumba" tale is told through the music, costumes and a bull, which dies and is brought back to life. The pictures for this video were taken at a special presentation arranged by Holland America at the Parintins Civic Center.

 

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[Cruzer Two]

Our visit to Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands included a tour with Bonaire Vista Tours to see the Salt Ponds, Salve Huts, and Pink Flamingos. It was a great tour of some interesting sights on a beautiful little island.

 

Click on the link below to enjoy this video!

 

 

Ron

[Cruzer Two]

Terre-de-Haut is a commune of the archipelago of the Iles-des-Saintes in the French overseas department of Guadeloupe that includes a few other small uninhabited island of the archipelago (les Roches Percées; Îlet à Cabrit; Grand-Îlet; la Redonde).

Terre-de-Haut is the most tourist-friendly municipality in les Saintes archipelago, with hotels bungalows, bars and restaurants. Most of the major sites of the island can be seen on foot or with a small electric vehicle that is the major means of transportation on the island. These include: Fond-du-Cure with its French-Creole shops, and an active harbour where ferries passengers from Guadeloupe arrive; Fort Napoléon, and the Plage de Pompierre – a beautiful beach with coconut palms.

 

[Cruzer Two]

This is a compilation of my Life Along the Amazon River videos and a look at Devils Island, French Guiana!

Macapa, Brazil: Capitol of the Middle of the World

Macapa is located on the Equator near the mouth of the Amazon River and is known as the "Capital of the Middle of the World" by local residents. It is the manufacturing center of northern Brazil and is accessible only by water or by air. Goods are exported by ship from the Port of Santana, which is located on the northern channel of the Amazon.

Santarem, Brazil: Meeting of the Waters

At the confluence of the Amazon and Topojos rivers, Santarem is a popular stop for regional boats traveling between Belem and Manaus, Brazil. Once home to the Tapojos Indians it was a large agricultural chiefdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The meeting of the Amazon and Tapojos Rivers is known as the "Meeting of the Waters". The rivers run side by side for three miles without mixing due to the difference in temperature, speed and density.

Located near Santarem is the resort town of Alter do Chao that is home to the beautiful white-sand island known as Ilha do Amor - Island of Love.This video shows the highlights of our visit to Santarem and Alter do Chao.

Boca da Valeria, Brazil: Caboclo Village

The remote Caboclo village of Boca da Valeria is home to around 120 residents that scratch out a modest living utilizing the resources of the rainforest, the river, and by selling handicrafts and posing for pictures for passengers of occasional cruise ships that stop by the village. Caboclos are people whose ancestors were mixed native Brazilian and Europeans – mainly Portuguese.

Manaus, Brazil: Heart of the Amazon

Located at the confluence of the Negro and Solimoes rivers, Manaus has a population of 2 million and is the most populous city of the Amazonas. Known as the "Heart of the Amazon" it manufactures several chemical products and exports Brazil Nuts, rubber, jute, and rosewood oil. This video shows the highlights of our visit to the EcoPark Lodge that is located on the Rio Trauma, a tributary of the Amazon, north of Manaus. The lodge is located in a rainforest with miles of jungle trails, savannas, and a monkey forest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Sp...B0Y6JnEMZZuiyw

Parintins, Brazil: Boi Bamba Festival

Located on the Tupinnambarana Island in the Amazon River, this 200 year old village is rich in Indian culture. It is home to the Boi Bumba forklore festival that is held in June each year in the Bumbodromo – a stadium that was built for this purpose.

The Boi Bumba festival presents myths, tales and legends to an audience of 35,000 people in the Bumbodromo. The Portuguese “Boi Bumba” tale is told through the music, costumes and a bull, which dies and is brought back to life.

Devil’s Island, French Guiana

Iles of Salut or "Islands of Salvation", as they were known by missionaries trying to escape the plague on mainland Guiana, is the place where "Bagne de Cayenne" or Penal Colony of Cayenne was built by the French in 1852. The islands collectively became known as "Devil’s Island" by the prisoners. It was made famous by the movie Papaillon, starring Steve McQueen, in 1973. Over 80,000 prisoners sent to the island never saw France again and only two prisoners successfully escaped from Devil’s Island.

Edited January 12, 2015 by Cruzer Two

[Cruzer Two]

This update corrects some of the incorrect links in my compilation of Life Along the Amazon River videos and a look at Devils Island, French Guiana!

Macapa, Brazil: Capitol of the Middle of the World

 

Macapa is located on the Equator near the mouth of the Amazon River and is known as the "Capital of the Middle of the World" by local residents. It is the manufacturing center of northern Brazil and is accessible only by water or by air. Goods are exported by ship from the Port of Santana, which is located on the northern channel of the Amazon.

 

 

Santarem, Brazil: Meeting of the Waters

 

At the confluence of the Amazon and Topojos rivers, Santarem is a popular stop for regional boats traveling between Belem and Manaus, Brazil. Once home to the Tapojos Indians it was a large agricultural chiefdom before the arrival of the Europeans. The meeting of the Amazon and Tapojos Rivers is known as the "Meeting of the Waters". The rivers run side by side for three miles without mixing due to the difference in temperature, speed and density.

 

Located near Santarem is the resort town of Alter do Chao that is home to the beautiful white-sand island known as Ilha do Amor - Island of Love.This video shows the highlights of our visit to Santarem and Alter do Chao.

 

 

Boca da Valeria, Brazil: Caboclo Village

 

The remote Caboclo village of Boca da Valeria is home to around 120 residents that scratch out a modest living utilizing the resources of the rainforest, the river, and by selling handicrafts and posing for pictures for passengers of occasional cruise ships that stop by the village. Caboclos are people whose ancestors were mixed native Brazilian and Europeans – mainly Portuguese.

 

 

Manaus, Brazil: Heart of the Amazon

 

Located at the confluence of the Negro and Solimoes rivers, Manaus has a population of 2 million and is the most populous city of the Amazonas. Known as the "Heart of the Amazon" it manufactures several chemical products and exports Brazil Nuts, rubber, jute, and rosewood oil. This video shows the highlights of our visit to the EcoPark Lodge that is located on the Rio Trauma, a tributary of the Amazon, north of Manaus. The lodge is located in a rainforest with miles of jungle trails, savannas, and a monkey forest.

 

 

Parintins, Brazil: Boi Bamba Festival

 

Located on the Tupinnambarana Island in the Amazon River, this 200 year old village is rich in Indian culture. It is home to the Boi Bumba forklore festival that is held in June each year in the Bumbodromo – a stadium that was built for this purpose.

The Boi Bumba festival presents myths, tales and legends to an audience of 35,000 people in the Bumbodromo. The Portuguese “Boi Bumba” tale is told through the music, costumes and a bull, which dies and is brought back to life.

 

 

Devil’s Island, French Guiana

Iles of Salut or "Islands of Salvation", as they were known by missionaries trying to escape the plague on mainland Guiana, is the place where "Bagne de Cayenne" or Penal Colony of Cayenne was built by the French in 1852. The islands collectively became known as "Devil’s Island" by the prisoners. It was made famous by the movie Papaillon, starring Steve McQueen, in 1973. Over 80,000 prisoners sent to the island never saw France again and only two prisoners successfully escaped from Devil’s Island.

 

Edited January 17, 2015 by Cruzer Two

[seven1113]

More sights and sounds of Norway:

 

Tromso

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvq2DLzsHEQ

 

Lofoten Islands

 

Flam

 

Stavanger

 

 

Thank you for the fabulous videos.

[Cruzer Two]

I have upgraded my video of Saigon to a HD Widescreen version. It includes pictures taken during a city highlights tour of the lacquer factory, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Catherdral, Opera House, Water Puppet Show, and the Rex Hotel. This is the hotel where news reports about the Vietnam War were made by the US military. These reports were known as the Friday Night Follies.

 

Edited January 26, 2015 by Cruzer Two

[Cruzer Two]

Click on

for my video showing the countryside and village life in a small village just outside Nha Trang, Vietnam. Pictures were made at a clinic, school, marketplace, and at a home visit with a village family.

 

Ron

Edited January 26, 2015 by Cruzer Two

[Cruzer Two]

Videos from our Heart of India tour:

 

Delhi and Jaipur

 

Ranthambore National Park & Some Villages of Rajasthan

 

Agra & Khajuraho

 

Varanasi “The Holy City”

[Cruzer Two]

Shore Excursion videos from several Mediterranean ports of Spain!

 

Port of Barcelona

 

Gaudi, Paella, & Sangria

 

Port of Cadiz

 

Seville and Royal Alcazar

 

Highlights of Cadiz

 

Port of Gibraltar

 

Highlights of Gibraltar (British)

 

Port of Malaga

 

Ronda – Birthplace of Bull Fighting

 

Granada & Alhambra

 

Port of Motil

 

Villages of Las Alpujarras

 

Port of Majorca (Mallorca)

 

Highlights of Palma de Mallorca

[Cruzer Two]

Shore excursion videos of various ports in Italy

 

Port of Civitavecchia

 

Orsini Castle & Etruscan Tombs

 

Romantic Hill Towns of Italy

 

A Romantic Walk in Rome

 

Port of Livorno

 

Villages of Cinque Terre

 

Florence & Pisa

 

Port of Naples

 

Caserta Palace & Herculaneum

 

Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

 

Port of Venice

 

Gondolas, Glass & Lace

 

The Epic Sailaway

[Cruzer Two]

South Africa - Gauteng Province

Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYhDrFpHTak

[Cruzer Two]

South Africa - Mpumalanga Province

Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-ikJh8gNgk