Because of the strange & windy weather, boat trip
were out of the question for the afternoon, so we did a short hike in botanical
gardens learning about medicinal uses and such of various plants (ate some more
coca leaves of course).
The 3rd day in
the jungle was still very cold. We spent the morning just hanging and talking
with our guide (Raphael) talking about his life, Indian life in the junble,
legends, etc. (Raphael grew up in a jungle tribe until he snuck away on a boat
when he was 11 and has been a tour guide for most of his life). The rest of the
day included a short hike, a paddle at a nearby lake and a night time jungle
walk (some of which was without lights - no one died).
(to
be continued)
