Brazil Expedition Uncovers Thousands of Carats of Exquisite Natural Emeralds

摘要

Halfway into our ambitious trek through the rain forest I had to remind myself that "Nothing goodrncomes easy." These days it seems that every business trip to Brazil includes a sweltering hike through overgrown jungles, around cascading waterfalls and down steep rock cliffs. But our gem broker insisted it was worth the trouble. To tell you the truth, for the dazzling emeralds he delivered, I'd gladly go back to stomping through jaguar country.