The Steamy Jungle

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June 30, 2006
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios River, Amazon Basin
The place we stayed in the Rainforest was freaking unbelievable. I know I know I keep using all these crazy descriptions but seriously. It was like being at Club med in the jungle or something. Check out www.inkaterra.com and go to reserve amazonica to see what I´m talking about. We went into the canopy and on a boat tour at night, we went to a lake and on a jungle walk at night. We saw a lot of caimans and spiders and giant rodents (I tried to get a photo for Justine to send to cuteoverload but alas I was not successful). I was sad to leave but only because it was the most relaxing thing we´ve done so far and involved a lot of hammock time and it was warm so I finally thawed from the Trail.

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Photos

On the way to the Lodge
there were something like 17 of us in the canoe, plus two unfortunate honeymooners that got stuck riding with the "fam". hee hee hee.

Jungle Activity
All were watching the World Cup in the "ecolodge". Gotta love satelite

our "hut"
I could have stayed there about another month. so so so nice.

Canoes
We took these around an oxbow lake called Lake Sandoval. Supposedly there was an anaconda in the lake and surrounding marshy areas that ate the tail off a dog before the dog's owner hacked it up with a machete. nice.

Lake Sandoval
Palm tree lined banks. We saw monkeys, tons of birds, monkeys and huge fruit bats.

Masa in the Canopy
So fun!

Heading Back Out
on the way back to the Puerto Maldonado Airport

Comments

[mom]

back to the ordinary
I just read through your your whole blog. It's fun to relive some of our adventures together. Remember that 3' long green snake eating the lizard, close enough to touch? And the red howler monkeys swinging in the trees? Everyone made it home on schedule and without incident, so now you two are on your own. And life should be more relaxing! Keep us posted on what you did in Lima after the rest of us left and tell us all about Arequipa and the family and the language school. Do you think you might get to see the condors in Colca Canyon? I'm still hearing the ubiquitous "El Condor Pasa" in my head! Love you guys.

[Chris]

Inka Terra!!!
oh my god - inka terra looks so nice. The Macchu Picchu hotel looks sweet too. so jealous. now when you come back you'll have a better appreciation for why would should try to prevent mcdonalds and jack in the box from leveling such an important place to make hamburger patties. Chris

[Anne]

WOW
Hey guys - What an adventure you've had so far and you've just begun. The views look amazing! When looking at the photo of everyone at the top I just wished I could have gone with you! keep up with the photos and having the time of your lives. We love you both and can't wait to hear more! Love- MARJ