Sunday, March 16, 2008

return from lodges

just returned from various jungle lodges some quite remote into the peruvian jungle. obviously no electricity or running water but many trips into the bush and day excursions. wildlife too numerous to explain but very exiting especially fishing for piranhas (they are delicious) and don,t worry about their numbers, there are millions everywhere. Bumping into a yellow bellied anaconda on the path was also a nice suprise, just a small one about 4 meters. Boatsman also cleaned some piranha teeth to take home (for the boys). I have been trekking into the jungle with 2 american couples which is also an experience, but they are very nice. Went on several night expeditions on boats into creeks and lakes which is scary, if not terrifying. Loughing frogs and tree snakes galore and at one stage boatsman hit cayman with peddle which caused some commotion. Last night I went to sleep and large owl just flew in under the roof and sat 3meters away from me observing for 10 min. The house parrot keeps me company at night but wakes up earlier than me unfortunately. I have 1 more full day here and we returned to the luxury lodge this afternoon. Travel back to brazil on tuesday morning with the fast boat.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Great to hear that you are having such a good experience. Had begun to be a bit concerned that you had got lost in the jungle when didn't hear from you for 5 days! Boys are looking forward to seeing the piranha teeth. Everyone sends their love.
Marilyn and boys