Daracoa stilt village, Rio Negro river that flows in the Amazon, Brazil. Carlos Eduardo (4yrs old) and friends playing on a log on the river
In this programme we travel to the tiny island and settlement of Darcoa on the banks of the Rio Negro, Brazil. The Rio Negro is one of the Amazon's two main tributaries (The Solimoes being the other) This island is to be found at the end of a 36hour boat journey upriver - a collection of small houses on stilts perched a couple of metres above a sandy beach. The 30 or so people that live here are known as Caboclos - descendants of both Europeans and indigenous tribes - and the way they live day to day is determined by the rise and fall of the river.
It is here we meet a mischievous four year old boy called Carlos Eduardo. It is the dry season (between September and December) and during this season it is a life full of fun, socialising, play and relaxation. We see him build sand castles with his grandma. The clanging of a makeshift bell sends Carlos Eduardo and his friends off to school. During the lesson a colourful pet parrot suddenly flies into the classroom as he roams freely around, much to the amusement of Carlos as he plays with his feathered friend. At the end of the day, Carlos relaxes by splashing in the banks of the river - a typical day in the life of Carlos Eduardo.
