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 »
October 20, 2006
Day 387
I was warned that Guayaquil wasn't very nice, so I wasn't disappointed. It's a big, loud, dirty, impoverished city. The traffic noise really started to get to me when I was trying to sleep, but luckily I had earplugs. The main attractions in town that I read about were… Read More »
October 19, 2006
Day 386
I had to get up at some ungodly hour today to catch my flight. I wanted to make it to the airport in plenty of time in case an airline employee made me buy a return ticket to the US like last time. When I flew to Lima last… Read More »
October 18, 2006
Day 385
We only had a short drive to Miami planned for today, so instead of taking the freeway, we drove over to the coast and headed south. Mansions, yachts, and nice cars were everywhere. The entire beach seemed to be in private hands, and tall bushes obstructed our view of… Read More »
October 17, 2006
Day 384
Today involved a lot more driving. If you're not from the US, it might be hard to fathom jut how big it really is. I've heard of Europeans showing up in New York, renting a car, and asking how far it is to the Grand Canyon. It can take… Read More »
