rio madre de dios

hazards of life in the field

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January 30th 2010
Life in the field (particularly in the Amazon) certainly has its hazards, but there are some things that you just don’t see coming! Here are some anecdotes: I’ll start with what is probably the most impressive one - this morning I got bitten by a bullet ant, which apparently is the most painful insect bite (as the name might suggest). At any rate, the supersize ants are terrifying and he ... read more

South America » Peru

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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