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November 22nd 2006

Published: November 22nd 2006

Hello all, and apologies for taking so long to post this. I´ll recap a bit, with La Paz, a city beyond the description of words, so i´ll let the pics do the talking. After a day delay, I took a tiny plane to Rurrenebaque, in the Bolivian jungle for a 3 day tour of the pampas. Highlights included crocodile spotting by canoe at night, pirahna fishing, and swimming with pink river dolpins (along wi... Read Full Entry

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Making My Way Down the Amazon Trail

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I am borrowing the Aussie tradition, and going on a 'walk-about', to follow my passion. Stepping out of the 'rat race' for a life sabbatical, i'm chasing my long-time dream of doing conservation work in the amazon. On a whirlwind tour of South America, I will be volunteering with conservation organizations and animal sanctuaries, while seeking out all the sights, sounds and adventures I can stuff into my psyche along the way! For more about me or my trip, visit my site at: www.theamazontrail.com Thank you Bon Jovi for the amazing words of inspiration: “It’s my life- It’s now or ... full info

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Baby spider

new arrival, baby spider monkey

Squirrel monkey and baby

is that the cutest thing you´ve ever seen or what

Laura overrun by squirrels

gives you an idea of how tiny they are

Chip

baby coati entrusted to us. they are going to set him free, but in the interum we were to watch him. nevermind they are the arch enemies of monekys!

Baby

this pic is for you kate. you´re little boy is growing up but he still sucks his thumb

Bed time

bottle feeding the babies. Wendy and Saplome

Quirqui

Quirqui

view of Villa Tunari. much nicer from this view

Pelona kisses

Chip in the milk bucket

Lula helps Belinda clean

Tomasito and Pelona

Belinda and Speedy

the alpha male, Jefe, apparently thought he was a threat, so bit off his tail

Squirrel crossing

they would always show up in hoards!

Sweet Sophia

gorgeous new baby we got while i arrived

Playful Wendy

Jefe

in spanish, means boss. the alpha male

Xavier

one of the 3 great vets

Nunita

Cubby Spider monkey who always came to visit and eat all our food.

23rd November 2006

debi
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whoa!!!
Have you any idea how TOTALLY different your life is than mine at this moment!?!?! It almost sounds unbelievable when I read your blogs...but oh, the stories you'll have to tell to your grandchildren and others for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!!! Send me some monkey kisses! Happy Thanksgiving, my traveling friend! xoxo

23rd November 2006

Holly
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Happy Thanksgiving
hi Tanya, We are getting ready to cook turkey on the grill and all the rest of the feast tomorrow. It is quite warm here, like in the mid-60's so we are lucky. Your monkey photos are wonderful. They are so adorable. I think I'd enjoy cuddling them. Sure am glad your memory card was ok and good luck with the replacement camera!!! Happy Turkey Day! love, holly and john

23rd November 2006

monster
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And I thought MY house was insane with all the k-words! Yeah, monkeys, definitely NOT SO MUCH. They're cute, but all while I was reading your stuff I was like "Man, T, that sounds TOO much like you're working at a day-care center full of bratty suburban toddlers--except with TEETH!" R.I.P camera, and I hope you find a new one soon--you know how I feel about your pictures! Glad the mem chip survived, at least... I'll e-mail you soon with an update on my situation...no job yet!

23rd November 2006

Elena
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Feliz Dia del Pavo
As always, having so much fun reading about your adventures. I always read them with Jon Carlo and he really enjoys the pictures. It's cool that you are providing him with an adventure too. Just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and mucha suerte so you don't encounter more death bridges. Un beso de tu amiga Elena

23rd November 2006

Terry
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Lucky
Tan, You are lucky to be alive! What a horrendous experience. I hope the rest of your trip will be more enjoyable. I know you enjoyed the monkeys (until they got your camera), but it seems quite dangerous. Winter has arrived in SC. Happy Thanksgiving! In case you are unaware, that is tomorrow, Thurs, 11/23. Take care. Be careful. Love, Mom

26th November 2006

jane trinkley
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Happy Thanksgiving
Tana, I am so glad your memory chip survived the monkey theft. Your photos are wonderful, and i am so enjoying the vicarious travel to places I cannot imagine ever seeing in person. I am very grateful for all the effort you invest in keeping us apprised of your experiences. I hope you have had a wonderuful weekend and had meals more interesting than the turkey that so many here think is essential. I admire your resilience, courage and sense of humor so much. I cannot imagine telling my mom I'd been swimming with crocodiles. Jane

27th November 2006

Kwirk
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!!!!
Tana, Jeez, it sounds like you had a momentous couple weeks in the wild! SO glad you didn't get mushed on the front of a big truck. Monkey babies peeing on you? hmmmmm maybe not quite what I thought you'd had in mind...... :-) But, the sleeping baby pic is SO precious! Please take care, Peanut might want his mommy to come back!!! :-) Kwirk

6th December 2006

jane trinkley
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thanks!
Tana, your mom came to visit today and brought the beautiful turquoise scarf and the lovely Indian doll. Thank you ever so much. I really appreciate your thinking of me. It was delightful to see her and hear about what has been going on with her, your dad and Scott, as well as you. I look forward to your next entry and hearing the latest about yoru travels. Jane

6th December 2006

Ashley
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Relief!!!
OH lord Tana.....What an exhausting month you had. The pictures are truly amazing and what an experience. I can't even imagine the insane chaos that you breifly described. Im happy you got out of there alive though, it sounds like you left just in time! Stay safe, and enjoy every minute of this crazy adventure! (the pictures remind me of Cambodia.....only with a little different flavor!)

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