Target practice in the rainforest

First Full Day in the Jungle Comes to a Close

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June 13th 2009
Day 2 in the jungle is coming to a close and I hope to write a little more than yesterday. After a great night’s sleep in unseasonably cool weather and a decent breakfast, I headed down river to do some piranha fishing off the Rio Napo. We found a quiet little spot in the middle of a grassy area growing to the side of the river. Fishing for piranha is pretty simple - put some cut meat on a ho ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest

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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