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South America » Peru » Amazonas March 22nd 2011

I forgot to post these photos from last Wednesday and Thursday morning. They are just of the bus trip to Bagua from Chiclayo.... read more

Bagua to Nuevo Horizonte (New Horizons)

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 22nd 2011

The Emperardor

awmitch

Nuevo Horisonte (New Horizons) Today (Friday) we got in another taxi about 10:00 and made it to New Horizons by 12:30. It was only my 3rd time here but everybody commented on what a quick trip it was. Most of the road, except the last 25 miles or so, is paved now. It’s hard to imagine that when Larry and Addie first came to the jungle they were on gravel roads from Chiclayo. Now it is only the last 25 miles. The other things that are different are the compound has electricity (used to be a generator) and the station has a phone. It’s an odd site when you come up the little hill and see the sign for Nuezo Horizonte. It now has a white sign on the left that says 200 meters to a ... read more

Montango

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 21st 2011

Crossing the river

awmitch

Yes, this is the motorcycle wreck(s) story but you are going to have to read what happened in chronological order, and the wrecks weren't until the end. Montango Thursday was our first day to be in the real jungle. Bagua is still the edge of the jungle to me. A taxi took us (with Pastor Flores) to Salinas, about 30-40 minutes from Bagua. Salinas is right on the main highway and the Marañon River. We took a Huaral (pronounced waddle) which is a cable car/ OSHA worst nightmare. Greg assured me it had passed all the Peruvian safety inspections so we hopped on. The car zips along on a cable of indeterminate strength until it gets about halfway across the river. Then a broad shouldered gentleman pulls you across the rest of the way. In lieu ... read more

Playing catchup - Getting to Bagua

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 21st 2011

Lima Airport

awmitch

Sorry I've been radio silent. I've been writing and taking pictures but haven't been at in internet location long enough to upload anything. We are back on the coast in Chiclayo after going all the way down the Marañon River to Chipe and then past that to the Kusu River to visit Kusu Chigamai. I'm writing this paragraph Monday evening. We just got off the 8 hour bus ride from Bagua. The guys went to Santa Rosa but I knew this may be my only internet opportunity so I'll catch up as much as possible. I've got a ton of pictures. I'm going to put up separate posts based on what we were doing or where we were. Those that have heard about the mototcycle wrecks (yes, plural) will have to wait for the post on ... read more

The gang's all here

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 16th 2011

awmitch

This is going to be quick. Steve found us at the Lima airport (we'd never met) and we hung out until about 8:00. Took a taxi to meet Greg's "supplier." Those of you that attend Newhall Church of the Nazarene will be happy to know that this years surprise Christmas gifts have been ordered and will be picked up on our return. We had lunch with Itamar Coronel from the district office at a great Brazilian Churrascaria. Back to Lima airport for more waiting and then finally checked our luggage in for the flight. American Airlines allowed us 3 bags each with a limit of 50 lbs per bag, Star Peru allows you 20 kg (about 44lbs) total. After much pleading from Greg he got the overweight charge down to about $30.00. I don't remember much ... read more

The journey begins, gear vrs clothes

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 14th 2011

Clothes for 2 weeks

awmitch

Today is the day. I'm up at oh-dark 30 (after less than 2 hours sleep) and pick up Greg at his house. We need my truck to get to the airport. I travel a good bit for business and I pride myself on never checking luggage. When I'm going somewhere for work I hate to wait at check-in and baggage claim is a nightmare. Between Greg and I we checked 6 bags for this trip. One of the bags belongs to Larry. He's flying down tomorrow and has only about an hour after he arrives in Lima to make his connecting flight to Chiclayo. He's only bringing carry-on luggage so he can get through customs and immigration quickly. I have 12 soccer balls (sorry, futbols), a huge bag of candy and 8 frisbee knock offs in ... read more

Where we will be in the jungle

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 12th 2011

awmitch

My last post showed the map from LAX-LIM. I'm attaching a couple of maps of our in-Peru itinerary. Greg has scheduled quite the trip. We arrive in Lima early Tuesday morning. Greg needs to see a couple people in Lima before our afternoon flight to Chiclayo. Tuesday night in Chiclayo and then a Wednesday bus trip to Bagua (hopefully Larry makes his tight connection from Lima to Chiclayo). Thursday trip to Montango and back to Bagua. Friday trip to Nuevo Horizonte the Mission station). Saturday to Chipe. Sunday in Chipe and back to Bagua through several villages and towns. Monday bus back to Chiclayo. Tuesday flight to Lima and another flight to Iquitos. Wednesday in Iquitos. Thursday flight back to Lima and Friday we head back home. Seeing how this is a Greg Garman production I ... read more

T minus 4 days

South America » Peru » Amazonas March 8th 2011

awmitch

I guess it's time to start thinking about this trip. We leave in 4 days. "We" are me and Greg. Larry will join us in Lima on Tuesday (the 15th). We are meeting Steve Burgess in Lima. I haven't met Steve but he knows Greg and Larry and is taking a team from his church to Bagua later this year. This is his scouting trip I guess. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt and I'll assume he's a good guy. I figure most of you reading this know who Larry and Greg are but for the few unfortunates that stumble across this blog by accident let me tell you about the players. Greg is my friend and also my Pastor at the Newhall Church of the Nazarene. He grew up in the jungle as ... read more

Iquitos trip

South America » Peru » Amazonas February 20th 2011

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Luke S

Hey Travel Bloggers! My name is Luke, im currently in Peru and have been travelling for about 2 months now, with another 2 to go. I recently had an idea to fly to Iquitos in Peru and cross the border into Colombia via boat up the river. Has anyone done this before? I know it is possible but a its certainly a much less touristy route, which appeals to me a lot. Curious to hear if anyone has tried it- is it worth it? expensive? too dangerous? or do you have to wait too long for a boat? Curious to hear! thanks Luke... read more

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