Chapter 158 - Life is Funny (2/2)

Life was indeed funny.

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Even thought it was still August in San Francisco, which meant that it was still summer, the windy weather in the hilly city made the temperature cold throughout the year. Therefore, when she read that Brazil had a tropical climate like Indonesia, Finland felt happy because she could enjoy the warm sunshine again after years of living in a cold city.

Lauriel advised her to only bring one bag that contained simple clothes made from thin material that would be light and easy to carry. He himself carried a backpack containing some clothes and a book. He also bought a satellite telephone that Finland could use to continue to do her work and stay connected with the company and clients.

”What are these? Solar panels?” Finland asked when she saw Lauriel's backpack patched with unique objects that resembled small solar panels.

”Yes, so I can still get electricity if necessary...” Lauriel smiled broadly, ”Technological advancements have made me rather spoiled. I will need electricity to charge my phone, so I can call you.”

”Are you leaving us? Aren't we going to be with you all the time?” Finland asked, confused. ”Then why should we come, if you will leave us?”

”You will come with me to the edge of the Amazon, but later I will have to walk alone inland. One of the primitive tribes that I will visit has never met other humans from advanced civilizations before. If you and Aleksis come carrying an unknown disease or virus, the whole tribe could be wiped out. I've lived there for a long time, so I am not a threat for them. I only need one week, you can wait for me at the inn and work. The rest of the time we will be together.”

”Oh, well understood...” Finland smiled.

After preparing everything, the small group left for Brazil. The Amazon Forest was the largest rain forest in the world and was crossed by the Amazon River, which was also the largest and longest river in the world.

They landed in Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, and stayed there for two days to adjust to the new country. Thereafter they flew to Manaus. This was where the journey along the Amazon began.