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Aug 28, 2009

Iquitos, Peru

Well I hope you're sitting comfortably, because this could take some time - how do you blog a month's trip to the Amazon? Let the stream of consciousness begin!… From Iquitos, we headed about 1.5 hours along a bumpy road towards Nauta, which gave us a headstart on our journey down the river. Nauta is a small town, traditional shack sty…

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Iquitos, Peru

Hola Amigos! In July 2009 I'm heading to Peru for 6 weeks, where I will spend the first 10 days high in the mountains when I will climb Macchu Piccu - then I'll be heading to the depths of the jungle where I'll spend a month collecting data on wildlife populations with scientists. My work in the jungle has been organised through Uni and will give me experience of working in the field and will help local indigenous people to protect their habitat in the future. If you don't understan…

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Iquitos, Peru

Well I hope you're sitting comfortably, because this could take some time - how do you blog a month's trip to the Amazon? Let the stream of consciousness begin!… From Iquitos, we headed abo…

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Aug 23, 2009

Iquitos, Peru

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

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Jul 22, 2009

Iquitos, Peru

Somewhat apprehensive, the plane touched down in Iquitos just as the sun was setting - the sky glowed red and pink and the surrounding forest reminded me how isolated the town is. Deep in the …

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Jul 22, 2009

Iquitos, Peru

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Jul 21, 2009

Lima, Peru

19 July 2009 Cusco to Lima I awoke early and packed my bags, feeling a slight tinge of sadness that the first part of my trip was over. It had been an amazing introduction to Peruvian culture…

christopher where can i buy one of dem???

Oct 30, 2011 re: Freaky balaclava

Patrick Moldowan "smoky jungle frog" (Leptodactylus pentadactylus). Awesome photo, - Patrick

Dec 30, 2009 re: photo from 23 August 2009

Patrick Moldowan shell of a mata mata turtle (Chelus fimbriatus)

Dec 30, 2009 re: photo from 23 August 2009

Patrick Moldowan "gold-striped frog" (Lithodytes lineatus). Thought you might like some help with a couple of these amphibians Caro! An excellent album! Kind regards, - Patrick

Dec 30, 2009 re: photo from 23 August 2009

Caraline Hiya, your photos look amazing! It looks like you are having a great time, how will you ever want to come back to the UK! Hope to hear from you soon, enjoy the last few days of your trip. muchos besos xx

Aug 24, 2009 on the message board

John S You sound like you are having way too much fun! Hurrey back to pump! LOL. We miss you! How did the training trip to Wales prepare you for the jungle? John xxx

Aug 23, 2009 on the message board

Mum and Dad Hi Received yr text to say you will be on line later. Look fwd to speaking to you. Enjoy the rest of your stay before heading home. Love Mum and Dad x

Aug 19, 2009 on the message board

Gemma Sounds BRILLIANT! Good luck with the rest of the trip :-) Looking forward to the next update. I, however, have been dealing with the smell of recently unblocked drains. Again. Nice xxx

Jul 24, 2009 on the message board

Caraline Hiya Carolyn, It looks absolutely amazing and sounds like you are having a great time! You have definately inspired me to go sometime, I have been earbashing David! lol. Enjoy & stay safe x

Jul 21, 2009 on the message board

Nikki Hey Caz, Loved reading your blog really interesting!!!!! The pics look amazing too, glad you are enjoying and i look forward to hearing all about it when you back. Take care xx

Jul 20, 2009 on the message board

Mum What a lovely write up of your experience so far. Here's to the next episode. Take care Love Mum and Dad x

Jul 20, 2009 on the message board

Jack Your fault!

Jul 20, 2009 on the message board

Caraline Hiya Carolyn, hope you are well and the climbing isn't too difficult!! I bet it's absolutely amazing, couldn't I have come in your backpack?! lol. Look forward to hearing from you soon. take care & stay safe xx

Jul 18, 2009 on the message board

Gemma Come on, can't WAIT for an update!!!! :-) xxxxxx Ps Missing you like the desert misses the rain PPS Only joking. But you are missed. It's bloody boring and quiet here xxx

Jul 16, 2009 on the message board

Mum Hi Carolyn Have you been up the mountain yet? By the sound of your texts you are getting on great. Hopefully we can "speak" on line this weekend. The weather here has been a bit wet for a few days now. Bye for now Love Mum and Dad x

Jul 16, 2009 on the message board

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