IQUITOS: Into the Mighty Amazon

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November 6th 2008

Published: November 23rd 2008

Biodiversity. Noun. A sterile and clinical term, which in no way prepares you for full immersion into the throbbing and pulsating reality of the jungle, as it teems with a mindblowing multitude of minute to massive lives, living with and on each other. It is simply not possible for the humble human to appreciate more than a small portion of the complexity of this utterly unique environ. But to ge... Read Full Entry

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ArleneandBenj

Tearing asunder from a pleasant New Zealand urban environment, Benj and Arlene felt like a 'small' getaway, involving a bit of Tahiti (a few days), Easter Island (10 days), South America (6 months) and Mexico (2 months), visiting the Spanish/Iberian connection on route to the UK. Park or ride back to NZ via SE Asia, and work out how to get to Eastern Europe and Turkey in the process. Starting 20 June 2008, and not quite sure when to finish - probably when gripped either by poverty, or the need for familiarity - it´ll be the poverty. ... full info

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Careful please

Gerson was busy pointing out all the various bits of the jungle designed to protect from things like us.

Bizarre stringy thing

Yes, the tree.

Noisemaker

These guys were kicking up such a racket en masse.

Senor Monkey:

Please keep off.

Lunch

David and Angel tuck in the big Jungle lunch. We didnt go hungry!

Loading up

Were off for a trip up the river

And it really isnt stressful

Only a foreigner would build this...

... and for tourists.

Pretty

Butterflies were one of the beauties of the Jungle, but they normally wouldnt stay put to photograph. Sorry - this is the best we can do for you! The big vivid blue ones would have been nice...

Bullfrog

Gerson finds this guy almost straight away. Hello!

Puma footprints

Luis was a master at spotting jungle tracks and sign. He also pointed out vomited jaguar grass, which was nice and fresh looking...

Kiss this guy, someone.

Sloth

Not going far in a hurry.

Nightime river crossing

Those westerners need two boats and plank. Anyone would think they come from the Pacific...

Campsite

Nice digs for the night.

Oh my.

The erotic tree had an unusual habit of sprouting these appendices, earning it a well deserved name.

Roof

Uncle Luis demonstrates the fern cap of a roof.

Jungle Swing

Playing tarzan always was on Benjs childhood wishlist. Tick.

Puma passing

Amigos

Gerson, Angel and David enjoying the jungle. This monster behind us was beautifully structurally designed. The webs provide a lovely resting place for snakes, so Gerson was in there checking it out first. Excellent.

Is it a leaf, or is it a Butterfly?

How is that for some serious camo?

23rd November 2008

Krista
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incredible!
Wow, this looks like the experience of a lifetime. I must show these photos to Rob, he has always wanted to see the Amazon. The no child sex signs are a bit scary and depressing indeed.

29th October 2009

Gringa Linda
non-member comment

great info for jungle travel
Enjoyed very much your great article - it paints such a picture of the true jungle - and how much it helps the villagers - Gerson and Tío Luis sound knowledable. I will pass on this info the visitors who stay a the grings's house - I am always asked for recommendations. Good job!

9th November 2009

Pini
Pinchas Hodadad

amazon and Gerson
We are going to Rio in 10 days!And we booked a tour with Gerson!So exicted!:) U seemed to have an amazing time!

16th November 2009

Pini
Pinchas Hodadad

Is he trusted?
Hey man.I am booking a tour with Gerson.And he wants me to pay half now.And half when I get there.I am currently in Finland.And will be in Iquitos in a months time.Is he trusted? Please answer asap.Thanks!

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