When you think of Brazil, does your mind go to Rio, Copacabana, Brazilian BBQ, Beaches, and Carnaval? If so, you may enjoy accompanying me beyond those places, to this Shangri-La interior. Chapada Diamantina —the site of abandoned diamond mines embedded in natural splendor. Epic bus rides, beautiful waterfalls, strange encounters, and of course, my observations of the whole process make for a challenging and exciting experience!