Lonely Planet Brazil

John Noble comes from the Ribble Valley in northern England, where it rains even more than in the Amazon rainforest but isn't quite so warm. A degree in philosophy somehow led John into a career in newspaper journalism, but increasing interruptions for travel to various bits of the globe saw him eventually leave Fleet Street for a Lonely Planet trail that has seen him cover, at the last count, 19 countries from Russia to Mexico, Indonesia to Lithuania and Australia to Andorra. He has been the coordinating author of many editions of multi-author titles, including Mexico, Spain, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and now Brazil. Taking on Brazilian Amazonia for this edition, as well as writing the new Natural Brazil section and updating the book's introductory chapters, amounted to one of his most exciting and challenging tasks yet. John is based in Spain, together with his wife and co-author Susan Forsyth and their children, Jack and Isabella. Andrew Draffen Australian-born Andrew has traveled and worked his way around Australia, Asia, North America and the Caribbean. He has been coming to Brazil to update this book since its 2nd edition and is also author of Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro city guide. He now lives in Melbourne and divides his time between writing, coaching other writers and guiding tours to Brazil. He also spends an excessive amount of time daydreaming about Ipanema sunsets. Robyn Jones As a teenager Robyn traded farm life in rural Victoria, Australia, for a year as an exchange student in the Brazilian megalopolis of Sao Paulo. While studying for a degree in architecture, she tripped around Australia and Europe. Later, she returned to Brazil with Leonardo to live in Rio de Janeiro for a while and to meet her future in-laws. She covered the northern region of Brazil for the 3rd and 4th editions of Lonely Planet's Brazil and the 7th edition of South America, co-wrote Fiji and the 5th edition update, wrote the Fiji and Tuvalu chapters of the 1st edition of South Pacific and contributed to the 2nd edition of Travel With Children. In between travels Robyn works as an architect in Melbourne, where she lives with Leonardo and their two sons, Alex and Nicholas. Chris McAsey After being weeded out of law school, Chris bounced around for several years, dabbling in hospitality, professional football and the rag trade. A short holiday in Greece whetted his appetite; he left his dead-end job to travel through Eastern Europe, Asia and the US, study Russian in Moscow and work in Japan. He returned home to complete a BA in professional writing and to write a guide to Australia for Japanese travelers before setting off on his first LP job in Indonesia. After traveling solo for 15 years, he looks forward to adventures with partner Gina and their children, Eden and Fischer. Leonardo Pinheiro was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At 15, curious to roam further than Rio city, he jumped on a bus to the Northeast coast. From then on, he traveled throughout Brazil as much as his pocket money and time would allow. After training in agricultural science, Leonardo headed for Sydney to do post-grad studies and to check out the Australian surf. He met Robyn and moved to Melbourne, where they now live with their two sons, Alex and Nicholas. Leonardo also worked on the 3rd and 4th editions of Lonely Planet's Brazil, the 7th edition of South America, the rewrite of Fiji and the 5th edition update, co-wrote the Fiji and Tuvalu chapters of the 1st edition of South Pacific and contributed to the 2nd edition of Travel With Children. He is currently studying for his PhD in biochemistry. From John Noble So many people helped me get to grips with the enormity of Amazonia and this project in general that there is only room for a list of some of the names. Thank you Divaldo, Stefano, Juana, Rosana, Jilvan, Andrey and the rest of the Ecologica crew; Deanna Swaney; Marcia (Princetur, Porto Velho); staff at Sebrae, Ibama and Setur in Porto Velho; Elias Mansour Macedo; management and staff at the Hotel Rio Branco, Rio Branco; Nelissa Peralta and all at Mamiraua; Chris, Christopher and Liz Wright; Doug and Nancy Trent; the Federacao Brasileira dos Albergues da Juventude; Marcos and Tiago at Paratur, Belem; Lourdes Figueiredo; Leonie Mugavin, Didier Buroc, Rachel Suddart and Gabrielle Knight; Mike Astor; Isabella Noble; Axel Antoine-Feill, Marcela Torres and all at Palmari; Sophie Coyaud; Steven Alexander; Waldinor Mota; Frank Coe; Jean-Francois Le Cornec; the British embassy in Brasilia; David and Fiona in Atalaia do Norte; David Cleary; and Nelsi Sadeck. Finally, extra special thanks to Susan Forsyth, Andrew Draffen, Chris McAsey, Robyn Jones, Leonardo Pinheiro, John Maier, Elaine Merrill, Annette Olson, Maria Donohoe and Mariah Bear, whose assistance and encouragement I truly could not have done without! Thanks again everybody - hope you'll think the end product made it worthwhile. From Andrew Muito obrigado to the following for their support, advice and insider tips: John Maier, Mike, Ivandy and Nicholas Astor; Denise and Gabriel Werneck; Paulo Celani; Marcelo Armstrong (Rio); Vera, Arnauldo, Iara, Ivana and Portuga (Sao Paulo); Toursbahia, Luca, Bia (Salvador); David, Cacao (Joao Pessoa); Francisco, Tia Helena (Natal); Toby (Canoa Quebrada); Ricarte (Paraiba). From Chris McAsey Thanks to Helvia Angeli (Sematur, Alto Paraiso); the World Wildlife for Nature (Alto Paraiso); the Swedish journos for making me their mascot; Rogerio de Souza Dias (Pirenopolis); Dr Sebastiao (Cuiaba); the helpful crew at Sebrae (Campo Grande); Fabio Oranges D'Alessandro Viana and Lidiane Cassia Zanini (Foztur, Foz do Iguacu); Bethany Patterson (Bute, Australia) for proving that adventurous Aussies are still out there; Douglas Trent (Focus Tours); Ashley and Ola for their wonderful hospitality in Tribeca; Paul and Rosemary Hearnden; Jen, Ross and Jodie. At home - all my love to Gina, Eden and Fischer - I'll never travel lonely again. From Robyn and Leo The following people deserve special thanks: an abraco bem apertado to Sil, Arnaldo and Raquel for their hospitality in Sao Paulo; the Arruda family for hints in Sampa - great to see you all again; Laire for babysitting in Rio; Emmanoel for year's end celebrations; Liane and Cassio for hints on Minas and the fun wedding; Lea Barreto Leite for spoiling us as usual; Luisa for sharing her toys and Marcelo for professional advice; Peta and Ian for the new study space; Trich, Keegan and Bree for house-sitting; Mum for again paying our bills; and to Alex and Nicholas for being such happy and healthy co-travelers. Thanks also to Edgard Bittencourt (Campos do Jordao, SP), Oscar Araripe and family (Tiradentes, MG), Janaina (Iporanga, SP), Adriano (Penedo, RJ), Jose Isabel Silva and Walter Amaro Silva (Ouro Preto, MG) and Ana Barbosa Olinto at INFAN (Tiradentes, MG). To the understanding policeman at Belo's rodoviaria - we appreciate your not towing us away or locking Leo up! Thanks to the state and municipal tourist officials, including: Carla Bastos (Vitoria, ES), Simone (Caxambu, MG), Ana Carolina at Belotur and Luciane at Turminas (Belo Horizonte, MG), Luis Bentes and team (Saquarema, RJ), Renan Wanderlay (Parati, RJ), Marcio Andre Fernandes (Sao Joao del Rei, MG).Noble, John is the author of 'Lonely Planet Brazil', published 2002 under ISBN 9781864501469 and ISBN 1864501464.