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April 3rd 2011

Published: April 3rd 2011

My sisters have called me The King of Unfinished Projects (I have an embroidered pillow to prove it) so just to spite them I’m going to finish this travel blog. We made it home last Saturday morning, mostly none the worse for wear. My back still hurt from the motorcycle wreck so I went to the Doctor on Monday and found out I’d broken a rib. The Doctor thought I was nuts because I wanted to tak... Read Full Entry

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Market - rats

I told Greg we needed a sign that said 2 soles per kilo

Market - shrimp

Greg told me that is shrimp on the plates

Market - mystery meat

I think this is some kind of wild pig or big rodent

Market - chicken

Inside and outside parts on display

Market - drummer

This blind guy was playing the drums for change at the market. He was actually pretty good.

Arriving

Our trip to a nature preserve

Paiche that a-way

What happens if you fall in?

I don't think anybody that has, can answer the question

Caiman

I think they are scarier when they are in the water

Caiman

Not as tough as they look apparently

Caiman

caiman

Paiche

They are hard to see but they are huge

Paiche

They were catching the fish pieces we tossed to them before it hit the water

Flora and fauna

Animal Preserve

Toucan Sam

I'm always asked if I see lots of birds in the jungle and the answer is only in preserves like this. In the jungle this beautiful bird would be called dinner.

Lily pads

River ride

3rd April 2011

Beth
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Finished
You may have finished the blog but how is the mirror frame coming along?

6th April 2011

MOM
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We thought your Xray was impressive. When did you learn to type?

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