Barefoot explorers wade through the jungle-stained waters of #LençóisMaranhenses, #Brazil.

And when I landed my paraglider, it was a chance roll up my pants and cool off in the shallow tobacco-colored water. To see a larger view of the area and the multi-color lakes that form, visit and follow @geosteinemtz

Most of the inhabitants of this underground city moved out in 1982 when the government offered modern housing with plumbing and electricity, but they are still used for family gatherings and hosting the occasional visitor. The hand painted decorations are both typical and unique to this remote oasis.