Josef couldn't use a key chain because his house didn't have walls, nor doors, nor locks. There are not many people living in the jungle. Everyone  knows each other. They are often related, with big families, all connected together. Aunts, cousins, grandparents, kids, and parents can all live together. They share work, food and homes. This is called "extended families". I asked Josef how many people live in his house. He said, (in Portuguese),  "Well, there are hooks for 16 hammocks. Whoever is here at night time can sleep here." 

Can you see how they cleared away some trees to make the house? It is nice being inside a round house, looking up at the palm thatched roof. 

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