Colourful plant (not sure of the name)

The Jungle - Day 2

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March 6th 2007
This was such an amazing day! It began with an early start for breakfast. Considering the lack of electricity we were really spoilt by the quality and variety of delicious food they provided. Our first activity of the day consisted of a 5 k walk through the jungle to the oxe bow lake, where a family of giant otters live. Armed with wellies we set off. The walk was perfectly flat but was pretty tou ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado » 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