Our bananas and plantains were protected by bug nets to keep away ants, sweat beas, wasps and the infamous banana spider (aka wandering spider), a venomous spider that would make a mess out of you if you were bitten.
Life in the Rainforest March 26th 2011 Hello to all!
The five weeks in the Yachana Reserve rainforest was an amazing experience! We both learned a lot about the rainforest ecosystem and the many species that live there. We both have so many fond memories of all aspects of the expedition that thereĀ“s a bit to much to tell in a single blog. We both had challenges with the communal/group living but it was a great learning experience, a ... read more
South America » Ecuador » East » Napo The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more
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