More interesting stuff in the forest
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Miguel also showed us how to drink water from inside the bamboo. We also saw the fire ants on one of the trees. We also saw the outer shell of the cicada.
Some more interesting plants
24. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We also saw the plant called Lágrimas de Maria (Tears of Maria), the black seeds are almost like black beads and are used in necklaces.
After that we relaxed for a while.
Escorpion refuge
24. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
There were so many new types of plants, butterflies and birds, it was amazing. The air was filled with the sounds of exotic birds all singing their own songs.
More plants in the Amazon
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Miguel showed us how to make soap out of the Solulo fruit. He also showed how the indigenous people make drawings on the dried calcified stools. He also showed different flowers of the Patahu, one weWeiterlesen
Swim in the Amazon
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After relaxing for a while, we went for a a swim in the Amazon. It was a lovely experience. It was extremely refreshing experience after the long hike in the hot and humid forest.
After the swim, weWeiterlesen
Revenge of the killer ants
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
In the morning, we woke up to the lovely sounds of the various birds chirping and singing. After quickly freshening up, when I was coming back to our hut, I saw the whole ground covered with killerWeiterlesen
To the 2nd camp
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Today we were supposed to walk for about 10 kms to another camp to spend the night there, so we took all our belongings, added some food stuff and were off into the thick forest.
It was extremely hotWeiterlesen
Leaf cutter ants
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Every step you take every plave you look you find some verity of insects, spiders, flies, beetles, ants. It was am exercise in looking at everything to prevent getting bitten. Then we saw one of theWeiterlesen
More ants
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As we started going deeper, the ground became more marsh like with a lot of water gathered in small pools. Some places we had to cross over using branches as bridges.
We also came across colonies ofWeiterlesen
More wild
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We continued walking for about 3 hours. On the way, we also saw a big net made by a family of spiders with hundreds of them sharing the net.
Break in the trek
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
After almost 3.5 hrs of trek, we reached an area where we could drop our heavy backpacks and relax for a while. There was a lake nearby where we spotted some birds in the canopy and a lot of waterWeiterlesen
The pig's disco
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We had hardly sat down when we heard some noises. To me it sounded like the partial open door of a discotheque. There were a lot of of low frequency beats like bass beats and some noises like humanWeiterlesen
Continue to the camp
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After relaxing for a while, we were off again. On the way, Miguel stopped to pick the fruit of the tree Bee Manzana. When the fruit is cut open and left for about 30 min, it turns blue. This is usedWeiterlesen
2nd night's camp
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After walking for another hour or so, we reached the 2nd night's camp place. It was a very basic single hut with some kitchen items and a place to sit. The sleeping was to be done on plastic sheetsWeiterlesen
Bait fishing
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
We went to the lake nearby to catch some small fish that inhabit the lake. We planned to use these as baits for bigger fish in the main river Hondo. We managed to catch 2 small fish.
Bath in Rio Hondo
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After a walk of about 30 min, we reached the rio Hondo. It was about 3 pm and it was extremely hot in the sun. We went and had a dip in the rio Hondo. The temperature of the water was about 20 C andWeiterlesen
The Craze for Travelling
That's how it is in the Amazonas. 3 days of bathing in the rivers and lakes like these.
Fishing for the dinner
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
After the bath, we walked another 10 min to reach the place where there were supposed to be bigger fish to catch. It was a beautiful location but directly in the afternoon sun.
Setting up the fishing reels
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Miguel set up the fishing reels for us. After that it was a waiting game. The sun was directly beating down on us and very soon we were sweating profusely. Miguel in the meantime managed to catch aWeiterlesen
Dinner preparations continue
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
While we took a break from the fishing, the ever efficient Wiki continued with the dinner preparation by digging a hole for the water and lighting a fire for the cooking. She even collected some broadWeiterlesen
Cat's claw tree
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Miguel also showed us the Cat's Claw tree. The branch of the tree carries a lot of water. When he cut it, the water started flowing like from a tap. We all drank some.
The name is because of theWeiterlesen
No fish dinner
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
As soon as the sun was low, we went back to fishing bit today luck was not on the oir side. We had to skip the fish. We had the vegetarian dinner Wiki had prepared for us. It was a salad, friedWeiterlesen
Reisender
Circle of life....... Reminds me of your engineering college days, food from your hostel mess or PG food was not at all to your liking so regular 3star hotel resturant bills were always found in your laundry....remember. Now you had to take all this ,may be now there is no strain & burden of studies & you donot need a very nourishing diet? 😜😜
Pack up and back to camp
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ 🌙 31 °C
After finishing the food quickly, we waited for the lovely sunset and tjen started our way back to the camp.
Night walk to camp
25. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ 🌙 31 °C
The walk back to the camp was in pitch dark. We used our torches to spots animals and birds. It was a very thrilling experience. We didn't see any big animals, just a few frogs and beetles.
3rd day in jungle, morning chores
26. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We woke up at around 8 am. After a hearty breakfast of cheese Empenadas and rings from Yukka flour, we were ready for the day.
The first task was to cut some wood for the fire for the cooking. HristoWeiterlesen
Readying the tattoo inks & beads
26. Oktober 2017 in Bolivien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
While Hristo helped with the wood cutting, I started with making the beads out of the 2 seeds we had collected for the necklace.
It was very hot even in the shade and there were a lot of mosquitoesWeiterlesen