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My first night in São Paulo, Brazil was like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland. Ba…

John Katagi • Nov. 25, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Asking for Directions

When you’re driving and you’ve lost your way, what do you do? A. Keep driving unt…

John Katagi • Oct. 2, 2009

Brazil culture São Paulo South America travel

An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Wash Day

There must have been dryers somewhere in South America. Gas or electric, I would have taken either.…

John Katagi • Sept. 4, 2009

Brazil culture South America travel

An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Grapes of Wrath

My first trip to Argentina was with Kiyo and Rosa. Kiyo would become my advisor and friend during m…

John Katagi • July 17, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Hot. Muggy. Sweaty. The Whole Nine Yards

The air was stifling. Outside, the rain cooled the air to the low-90's. But the moisture raised th…

John Katagi • June 17, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Chased by a Storm

This is perhaps my most memorable experience in the Amazonian state of Pará - riding with te…

John Katagi • May 6, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Not All Jungle

A far cry from its perception as a jungle outpost, Belém is a modern port city on the Amazon…

John Katagi • April 17, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Coffee on the Amazon

I'm in the middle of Pará state, about three hours from the large city of Belém on a …

John Katagi • March 11, 2009

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An L.A. Sansei's Misadventures in South America

Say What?

My first meal during my first visit to Brazil was in a conference center just an hour from Sã…

John Katagi • Feb. 4, 2009

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Paraguay with Eyes Open

September 2008 marked my first opportunity to visit the capital city of Asunción, Paraguay. …

John Katagi • Nov. 26, 2008

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Wheee!

Asking for Directions

Wash Day

Grapes of Wrath

Hot. Muggy. Sweaty. The Whole Nine Yards

Chased by a Storm

Not All Jungle

Coffee on the Amazon

Say What?

Paraguay with Eyes Open