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I spent a few weeks over the last 5 years in Tingo Maria, You are very accurate. I love this little town. I always see warnings about this city due to its past during the 80's and 90's and the drug cartel had a hold on this city and its people, that's all changed. I was there when US and Peruvian military had closed the airfield and had military helicopters flying every hour to find and destroy coca fields. the threats of hijackings and drugs are more likely in a lot of US cities then here. although there still is a military presence in TM, its more a good feeling then not. When traveling in and out of TM you might have experienced a check point, and me being a Gringo on a motorcycle, I experience a few stops, but nothing dramatic being I was with others that are native to TM. All of my traveling, I never met nicer people then the people of TM. the last few times I went to TM I stayed in a Hotel on the edge of the city and the Jungle named Hostal Suites, its new construction and the people are the sweetest people you will ever meet. clean and comfortable rooms. the woman who works there, (if she still does) I believe she lived next door, after my 2nd day being there, she baked me cookies and bring them over..........and OMG!!!! they were the best cookies I ever ate. my next return 6 monthes later, and they remembered me, my name and everything I like. Now when I go, its like I have a Peruvian family. Tingo Maria is without a doubt a natural Beauty.

Looks Terrifying!
Great photos - looks absolutely terrifying! What an adventure though.

A very bitter sweet christmas tale, so romantic and yet so sad at the same time. But i do believe you will one day find the absolute perfect girl who will be by your side wherever you go. You are such an amazing young man and you absolutley deserve to find peace and happiness. xx

ps you did'nt mention the flight out if i remember right you had few things to write about regarding that too, its parts like that the human interest bit that makes your writing so good.

Thanks for re-living your nightmare!
Will never tire of hearing that story, epic introduction to the professional travelling career that you now have! Having first hand witnessed your anxiety at the time of leaving the UK as Ines and I left you in Hereford I can't imagine the terror that you (and your parents) were likely living on that joyful day! Great writing. Safe onward travels buddy.

You took a 2011 TravelBlog favourite photo
. Check this out, and feel free to add some TravelBlog favourite anythings of your own. http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30521-3.html PS. Happy New Year! :)