November 6, 2006
Day 404
For our last moments in Peru, Craig, Charlie, and I had breakfast at a restaurant across from our hotel. The owner had a pet macaw, apparently as a ploy to attract more customers. After the macaw finished its yucca, the owner talked me into getting it… Read More »
November 5, 2006
Day 403
I woke up around midnight in the middle of a rainstorm. I had been sleeping on the floor with my sleeping bag and mattress, so I got soaked fairly quickly. The ceiling was waterproof, but there were no walls, only loosely hanging tarps, and the wind got so bad… Read More »
November 4, 2006
Day 402
The entire day was spent going down the Amazon today in one of the many slow boats that go up and down the river. I spent most of my time in a hammock watching the jungle go by. At this point, the river… Read More »
November 3, 2006
Day 401
I spent last night on a bus heading to Lima. I paid extra for the luxury bus this time, and was rewarded with a good night's sleep.
My flight to Iquitos was set to leave at 4:00 this afternoon, so there would be no sight seeing in Lima. Actually,… Read More »
October 30-November 2, 2006
Day 397-400
Craig and I discussed traveling down the Amazon together, and this was the week that it would happen. To get started, I'd have to get to Iquitos, Peru, the largest city in the world with no road access. On my way there, I stopped in Mancora, an old… Read More »
October 27, 2006
Day 394
Today I went to the Mvseo Bahía de Caráquez, a large place that stands out against the rest of the city with its modern architecture. I joined a group of Ecuadorians who were being shown around by a very knowledgeable guide. There were lots of ancient Read More »
October 26, 2006
Day 393
I woke up today feeling lousy. My whole body ached, I had no energy, and my bowels were unforgiving. It sure is nice to be back in South America.
Even though I didn't have an appetite and I was starting to get a headache, I still wanted to leave… Read More »
October 25, 2006
Day 392
I woke up this morning to the sound of roosters crowing everywhere. Actually, the first ones started at about 1:00 AM, but by sunrise, it sounded like there were hundreds in full force. I took down camp and threw my stove and pots into a garbage bag to try… Read More »
October 23, 2006
Day 390
I signed up for a tour today of the Isla de la Plata, the Island of the Silver, which is the second place I've been to that's been referred to as "The Poor Man's Galapagos." I was loaded onto a small boat along with several Czechs, Germans, and Brits… Read More »
October 21-22, 2006
Day 388-389
This morning I decided that I'd make may way up the coast of Ecuador starting with Puerto Lopez. I began my journey by taking a city bus to the bus station. The bus had no shocks, so I was thrown all around real good. When I got to the… Read More »
