Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive

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March 2nd 2006

Published: March 24th 2006

We've been on the road now for about 3 months, more or less, and the whole time we've been up in the mountains (except for the Galapagos excursion, which was something of a holiday within a holiday). Many moons ago my good friend Pete had also travelled these parts, and the one recommendation that I remembered was that we should go to Rurrenabaque, or Rurre as it's more often called. Having spent ... Read Full Entry

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Knee-deep in swamp water

It's particularly unpleasant when it spills over the top of your wellies...

Best of friends

Second 4x4 failure

This time it's the fuel filter. Luckily back on the road in no time.

Sunrise over the pampas

Em & Kate resort to the oxygen masks

It's the first flight we've been on where they've been necessary (the pilot even had one on) - I declined the offer and floated back down to La Paz...

Another friendly alligator, although sadly this one was blind

Doesn't look that friendly though, does he?

Victorious fisher-girl

That piraña looks tasty! It was too...

25th March 2006

Paul
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Fair play to Em i would have been down on my arse crossing that "bridge" no question! I can see why this takes so long it is absolutely amazing!

27th March 2006

Anna
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Great that you spotted a Gruff. There was a TV programme last night called Planet Earth and they were saying how rare it is to see a Gruff these days, in fact they are almost extinct. Good work !

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