Monkeys in the Jungle

Monkeys, Tarantulas, and Parrots, OH MY!!!

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September 18th 2007
Hi Everyone! Hope all is well back home. Joel and I just got back from the Jungle where is was stiffling hot! But there was a pool there so we didn´t mind. We went for a long walk through the Amazon and got to feed spider monkeys. We also saw 4 - 5 tarantulas! They were big and hairy! We also had a tapir, a big ugly jungle pig, walk into the bar area at the lodge. Our last adventure was going ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more