• South America 2026
    Our transport to the reserve.
    1War paintOur first traverse across a little gully via zip-chair.Our second traverse across a little gully via suspension bridge.Some people take their sweet time & look around during their 'journey'. :)Look at the spikes on those roots!!!A form of a nut; aka: monkey's comb. It's certainly tough enough to be a comb.Thank god for wellies.1Cicada mounds; the depth of one is the same as the twig in our guide's hand.Ick.Only a few of us opted for the raft ride.Others took tours (in the rain). I think I made the right call today. The perfect Pool Day for me.

    Group Tour: Day 4 - Hike Nature Reserve

    March 10 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    We had a great (muddy) morning hike through a nature reserve. So many opportunities to learn more about why Ecuador is a biodiversity hotspot.
    We then took a ride down the river on a traditional balsa wood raft.
    It rained all afternoon -- fortunately we didn't sign up for any activities. Mark went for a massage; I found my favorite way to have a 'pool day'. . .    Read more