From the archives of Amusing Planet.
The purpose of the island settlements was originally defensive, and if a threat arose they could be moved.
The largest island even retains a watchtower almost entirely constructed of reeds.
Lencois Maranhenses National Park: The Flooded Desert
Lencois Maranhenses in northeastern Brazil is a desert.
But, in the beginning of every year, the region is subject to regular rains.
It is so big that there’s room enough for a small pub inside.
A pair of flimsy-looking barriers closes vehicular traffic every time a plane lands or departs.
One of the most striking feature of this island is that it often remains covered in clouds.
From afar, the bridge is invisible to the eye.
But as visitors approach the fort, the bridge appears as a break in the water.
The weed that start growing during April or May remains green during the summer.
