Larry wanted to take a bus ride just to give me the experience. We took the bus back to the bloodwood shop, about a 20 minute ride. The fare for all 3 of us was 2 soles, about $1.80.
Iquitos and home April 3rd 2011 My sisters have called me The King of Unfinished Projects (I have an embroidered pillow to prove it) so just to spite them I’m going to finish this travel blog. We made it home last Saturday morning, mostly none the worse for wear. My back still hurt from the motorcycle wreck so I went to the Doctor on Monday and found out I’d broken a rib. The Doctor thought I was nuts because I wanted to tak ... read more
South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest 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
Heading to Peru to spend 2 weeks in the jungle. This blog will either document the fun and adventure or serve as my last will and testament.... full info