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September 7th 2006

Published: September 7th 2006

Hey folks, thanks for the comments! So i wrapped up my shivering and my Spanish lessons in Cuenca, and sadly said goodbye to my teacher. Caught a bus to Macas, and once again was just mesmerized by amazing scenery. Lush green, towering mountains, waterfalls, clouds at eye level. the first 6 out of a 9 hour bus ride flew by! Macas was a hole, as was Puyo, so i quickly headed up to Tena, the base f... 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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Tena

a welcome warm break from the cold weather in Cuenca

Tena

a welcome warm break from the cold weather in Cuenca

Jungle storm

spent one night in Tena. the day i left for Amazoonica, a really cool storm came up

Jungle storm

Amazoonica

Transport to Amazoonica

Baby monkey

He is 6 months old, and at this age, would not ever lose physical contact with his mother. So Gila, one of the volunteers, is acting as a surrogate mother. His mohter was probably killed and eaten by hunters

Aguti

Cabybara

largest rodent in the world. doesn't it look like the creatures from Princess Bride?

Coati

they follow the tour groups because they like to be social!

Jungle abode

my room at Amazoonica, which i share with another girl

Jungle kids

the daughters of the manager and the founder, growing up in the jungle

kitty

what can i say? whoooah!

kitty

ocelot. these guys were pets,as were many of the animals here, so they cannot be released because they don't know fear of humans or how to hunt

kitty

they like to be scratched behind the ears just like a kitty. and make the cutest growly noise when eating

Kyla and wooley

klya, the manager´s daughter, plays with a wooley monkey

Living room- volunteer house

with a view of the river, no less

Macaw

was a pet, so can´t be released. these guys say "Hola, buenos dias"!

monkeys

peccarine

related to a wild pig.

Down time

my roomie, Sharon, relaxes at sunset on the river

7th September 2006

monster
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whoa!
As always, GORGEOUS pix. The toucan and the macaw look like National Geographic shots! I love the "residents" shot b/c the goat (that IS a goat, right?) looks like he's got butterfly wings growing out his back. ("Goat With Butterfly Wings"...nah, that wouldn't have made a very good song title.) And I love the ears on the ocelot!! The capybara would freak me the HELL out--reminds me too much of the rats here in the 'hood. "Problem monkeys" made me laugh...as did the thought of how you would react to having your arm randomly swung from. It sounds like you're having a great time, though. I'm glad to hear it! I'll talk to you soon...

7th September 2006

Adam Lobster
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Yeah, but...
Looks and sounds awesome! But do they have a Gyu-Kaku there? I think not!

7th September 2006

Terry
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Animals
Tan, The pictures are lovely -- I'm sure you are in your glory with all the animals. However, this place does seem even more primative than the other places you have been visiting! I bet Holly and John will enjoy these pictures. Hope you have a Happy Birthday. Love, Mom

7th September 2006

Dad
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Great Pic's Tan--
Tan-- Another very interesting blog. I'm glad that you are now sending pic's of birds and mammals. They are so much more interesting than the bugs! I tried to find the places you reported visiting in your last blog on our large map and was able to find Cuenca, Macas, Puyo and Tena. Could not find Amazoonica. I assume it is east of Tena? It sounds like a wonderful place but I don't think the sleeping arrangements would go well with my asthma. It is amazing that you feel so much better when you are out in the boonies! You pictures are fantastic! Send more! Where did you find the internet setup? I thought you didn't even have electricity in Amazoonia. Be safe-- Love, Dad

8th September 2006

Jenn
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This sounds like the place to be, Tanya! I want to go there! Maybe not to stay b/c no horses, but other than that, it sounds awesome. :-) And, it sounds like you've really found your fun place. It's beautiful! Thanks for writing...I love reading about what you're up to!

8th September 2006

Holly
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in awe!
ok. Those monkeys are precious. I am soooo jealous. All those photos are amazing, but you know how we are about critters. The scenery with all the clouds is gorgeous, too. Thanks for sharing. I hope you can stay there a bit longer. That place sounds perfect.

15th September 2006

jane trinkley
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thanks again!
Tana, I continue to enjoy reading of your travels and experiences, and love the photos. This is the first blog i have ever read and i am enjoying keeping up with you and vicariously visiting all these beautiful and interesting places, hearing of the people and their lives in SA, and seeing all the gorgeous scenery. Thanks for taking time to update. Jane

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