sunrise and boat

Welcome to the Jungle

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April 30th 2009
Ahhhhh, la selva Amazona. One realization from this trip is how much we love the jungle - for a visit. We could see it being hard as a full-time gig. But it is hard to find a place more different than where we come from - one that has more to discover, to appreciate, and to teach us - more than the variety of plants, animals, and civilizations than the jungle. Every cut out of the jungle ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios

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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