April 5, 2025

MANAUS OPERA HOUSE, BRAZIL

When we got back to the Port of Manus from our Amazon Boat excursion, we had arranged for our driver to take us the the Manaus Opera House for a tour of there most famous building, before we headed to the airport. They were preparing for a show opening the next night, and the main stage area was temporally darkened, for them to work out all the spot locations. So my pictures are limited. However, the ballroom on the second floor was spectacular. We did a fairly quick tour and then went on to the airport and grabbed some dinner, trying to make it festive for Sarah's birthday. Our flight to Belem, was delayed an hour. I advised the Hotel we would all need a late checkin after 2:30 a.m.  By the time we all got settled in, our heads hit the pillows at 3 a.m. Thank goodness we could sleep in the next day as the ship was not due into Port until 4 p.m.

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