Published: November 23rd 2008
November 6th 2008
November 6th 2008
Biodiversity. Noun. A sterile and clinical term, which in no way prepares you for full immersion into the throbbing and pulsating reality of the jungle, as it teems with a mindblowing multitude of minute to massive lives, living with and on each other. It is simply not possible for the humble human to appreciate more than a small portion of the complexity of this utterly unique environ. But to ... Read Full Entry
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Tearing asunder from a pleasant New Zealand urban environment, Benj and Arlene felt like a 'small' getaway, involving a bit of Tahiti (a few days), Easter Island (10 days), South America (6 months) and Mexico (2 months), visiting the Spanish/Iberian connection on route to the UK. Park or ride back to NZ via SE Asia, and work out how to get to Eastern Europe and Turkey in the process.
Starting 20 June 2008, and not quite sure when to finish - probably when gripped either by poverty, or the need for familiarity - it´ll be the poverty.
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Wise advice.
I think.
Iquitos architecture
Bizarrely frilly, and a time portal on the past riches of exploiting the rubber resources here...
Indeed
Kind of goes without saying, but maybe it will help remove confusion on the part of some weird tourists?
First sight of the Amazon
Iquitos "water front"
School
Slightly Harry Potter influenced.
Eifels not so famous height
This building, designed by Eiffel himself, and made by French foundaries, and shipped out here to Iquitos is a good example of how to waste money. It didn{t rate as fantastic either - just different.
Air Conditioning unit in the plaza
And the locals were just kind of lounging around in the shade, with the cooler breeze floating past.
These cakes pack a bite
Apparently these river denizens only frequent the bigger rivers - I guess we trust our guide before going swimming.!
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Date: 29th October 2009
great info for jungle travel
Enjoyed very much your great article - it paints such a picture of the true jungle - and how much it helps the villagers - Gerson and Tío Luis sound knowledable. I will pass on this info the visitors who stay a the grings's house - I am always asked for recommendations. Good job!
From Blog: IQUITOS: Into the Mighty Amazon
great info for jungle travel
Enjoyed very much your great article - it paints such a picture of the true jungle - and how much it helps the villagers - Gerson and Tío Luis sound knowledable. I will pass on this info the visitors who stay a the grings's house - I am always asked for recommendations. Good job!
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Date: 9th November 2009
amazon and Gerson
We are going to Rio in 10 days!And we booked a tour with Gerson!So exicted!:) U seemed to have an amazing time!
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amazon and Gerson
We are going to Rio in 10 days!And we booked a tour with Gerson!So exicted!:) U seemed to have an amazing time!
From Blog: IQUITOS: Into the Mighty Amazon
Date: 16th November 2009
Is he trusted?
Hey man.I am booking a tour with Gerson.And he wants me to pay half now.And half when I get there.I am currently in Finland.And will be in Iquitos in a months time.Is he trusted? Please answer asap.Thanks!
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Is he trusted?
Hey man.I am booking a tour with Gerson.And he wants me to pay half now.And half when I get there.I am currently in Finland.And will be in Iquitos in a months time.Is he trusted? Please answer asap.Thanks!
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Krista
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incredible!
Wow, this looks like the experience of a lifetime. I must show these photos to Rob, he has always wanted to see the Amazon. The no child sex signs are a bit scary and depressing indeed.
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