Our trip to Peru included a steamy, exhilarating push into the Amazonian Jungle. A two hour boat ride took us down the Tambopata River where there were no roads and few people.
We flew into Puerto Maldonado to begin the jungle excursion. This was the second jet plane needed to make it there since the first one experienced engine trouble and we turned back to Cuzco. I knew something was amiss when the pilot came on the intercom and asked us to ” remain calm!” It was a hard landing in Cuzco but we all remained calm….
Moto Taxis in Puerto Maldonado. No emergency landings needed.
This boat looked safe……
Local kids
Apocalypse Now?
Our jungle lodge
Sheets were used to keep the giant insects from devouring us through the night.
The house Monkey, Pepe. Pepe was like your pet dog or cat and would jump into your lap while relaxing in a hammock
El Gato Falls
Love was in the air…
Our guide took us on a nighttime boat ride, spotting for Cayman.
This tarantula was definitely moving.
Thick vegetation, thankfully we had a guide.
Great photos. Looks like quite an adventure.
Did you read the book about looking for the lost vity of Z? Great book!
Yes and as usual, it was better than the movie
I agree!
This would be one place I would definitely use a guide. I wouldn’t want to be out there on my own. It looks fantastic though.
Especially when we did a hike in the jungle at night.
What an incredible trip.
I really wanted to go again with my friend but couldn’t. I need to travel more out of country like you do!
Thanks Michael, it’s my and my camera’s passion.
What a fantastic experience! Beautiful photo’s.
Thank you, it was a great trip!
Cool pics, Mike. Oh, the memories this post brings up. The palmetto bugs at night (no netting) and clearing a path to the latrine with a flashlight, and rats running on the overhead beams – lol! I’m so glad I trekked when I was young and could handle it. Now…I’m not so sure!
What a trip, Michael. You guys are so cool! 🙂
Thanks Amy!