Amazon rainforest 1 of 2

So having survived the Lares Trek and experience the majesty of Manchu Pichu, it was time to experience another draw of Peru.  The Amazon rain forest.

It is the most bio diverse place in the world and holds half of the world’s species in its canopy alone.  So I couldn’t wait to visit although it was to be a rather arduous journey to get there.  It started with a 4am pick up by van which travelled on modern highways, to asphalt single lane roads, to dirt tracks and then to rocky paths where it wasn’t clear there really was a way.  After 7 hours we arrived at the dock and then enjoyed a further 3 hours heading upriver on a narrow boat to our camp.

As for whether it was worth it, you make your mind up with the photos.

A sign cheering us on

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/P6260271-960x640.jpg" />

Some signs of human habitation along the way

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/P6260278-960x583.jpg" />

Some of the natives

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_0949-960x526.jpg" />

One of our boats

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/P6260275-960x640.jpg" />

A path to our camp

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_0977-960x640.jpg" />

Our first night’s abode

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_0999-960x640.jpg" />

Some curious onlookers

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_0985-960x562.jpg" />

Building their own houses

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1157-960x564.jpg" />

The next day, the path to our next accommodation

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1009-960x1440.jpg" />

Tree houses

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1143-960x640.jpg" />

With my favourite bird patrolling outside. He likes to eat mosquitoes

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1154-960x587.jpg" />

More birds of paradise

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1114-960x626.jpg" />

And another hike away

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1163-960x640.jpg" />

Some other inhabitants of the forest

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1058-Edit-2-960x640.jpg" />

Watching us from 50 metres up

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1077-Edit-960x619.jpg" />

Intently

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1097-Edit-960x606.jpg" />

While other birds enjoyed themselves

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1166-960x603.jpg" />

Sometimes in pairs. Sometimes I wish my life could be just as simple

" data-large-file="https://quieteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2_1214-960x635.jpg" />