This bridge – a symbol of the rapid development of the Amazon – is only 6 years old. Before it’s existence, the river had to be crossed several miles farther upstream, effectively not an option for the communities on either side.
The Misahualli Bridge
About Mitchell Mankin
Mitchell is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, equally comfortable playing saxophone, strumming folk music, or arranging a composition for his jazz ensemble. Friends and professors describe Mitchell as kind, intelligent, and curious. He is also interested in psychology and sociology, which he has explored through his school’s Psychology club and his own reading.