Honestly, the genisis of the Amazon thought process began with my Brides finding out about a rather nice Oceanic Cruise liner that goes from Rio to Manaus. Tres Chic and all that....but then I learn that to really see the 'hinterland' one must travel well beyond that point. Most of what I have found so far is a tad.....'rustic'......as in ....."your state room will be cooled by gentle breezes off the Amazons waters"......that kind of got her attention.....being that the temperature is going to be a subtle and humid....98!