My first pink dolphin!

Jungle 'Cruise' - Iquitos, Yurimaguas, Lagunas

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July 20th 2008
Just made it to Yurimaguas after leaving Iquitos 4 days ago. Whew... such a relief. I have really enjoyed the landscape and local culture, but traveling alone and speaking as little spanish as I do has beentrying. In the past 4 days, I have only come across 3 people who speak English, often going days at a time speaking only spanish! I have found myself having the same conversation with all the lo ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest

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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