The Over the Hill Gang Finish The Great River Amazon Raft Race
The Over the Hill Gang Finish Under Their Own Power
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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 ... [read more]
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 ... [read more] Blog: Iquitos Peru Hosts the 10th Annual Great Amazon River Raft Race
Date: January 20th 2008
You can not compare the Great Amazon River Raft Race with any other competition in the world. Over 118 miles on balsa logs tied together with jungle vines, on a primitive raft you build yourself, on the largest river, surrounded by the largest rainforest. It could only be possible in Iquitos, Peru, the most isolated, remote, jungle town. Imagine yourself and three friends working as a team on ... read more
Date: January 20th 2008
You can not compare the Great Amazon River Raft Race with any other competition in the world. Over 118 miles on balsa logs tied together with jungle vines, on a primitive raft you build yourself, on the largest river, surrounded by the largest rainforest. It could only be possible in Iquitos, Peru, the most isolated, remote, jungle town. Imagine yourself and three friends working as a team on ... read more
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After traveling on six continents and lots of countries and islands, I guess I have had more adventures than most people. Viet Nam, Chiapas Mexico, some events that happened in Central America, island hopping the South Pacific, three African safaris, climbing the volcanoes of Uganda to be with the mountain gorillas, the Congo and Rwanda, Down Under, but my best adventure is the one I am having now, cruising in my boats on the Amazon River to the Amazon Rainforest.... full info
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