RECOVERED

The Release of Winston and Other Adventures

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June 30th 2007
Hi again. Here as promised is the entry for the last few weeks of my time in the jungle. I can’t really remember it in that much detail, so I’ll just fill you in on the highlights. Hmm, I think that the most memorable event during that time would have to be the attempted (you’ll see why) release of Winston the white lipped peccary (which is a lot like a wild boar). It was Winston’s lucky ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado

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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