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Machigenga Tribe

This man was one of the older people living in this family group. He helped welcome us by singing a song that is sung to visitors and by playing a flute. Here he is demonstrating how to spin a top that is made out of a large seed.
It's a Rainforest, Not a Jungle

June 2nd 2009
Geo: -12.6, -69.1833The difference in a rain forest and a jungle: The rain forest has open spaces, even if they are small, that allow you to walk through. The jungle is so thick that you would have to have a machete or some other tool to clear the way before you could walk through. Three nights at the Inkaterra Lodge seemed like a long time when we ... read more
South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado

Peruvian Flag 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
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