Monday, November 15, 2010

Nov 13 - It's a Wrap

Hard to believe it's over. One week is just not enough time to see and do everything you want at both the lodge and the center. Next time I'm spending a minimum of 2 weeks and I'm going to go when the water is high.

So here are my picks for various categories:

Funniest moment:
1. Falling into the water - both times
2. Bill almost falling backward in the boat while trying to take a picture of a bird

Scariest moment:
1. First leap on the zipline

Most interesting:
1. The humming fish (you can here them above the water)
2. That the deep, horrible sound I heard one night came from a tiny bird (I was convinced it was a ferocious animal - Philippe even teased me it was coming to get me)

Favorite bird:
1. Probably the white-tufted eagle, since I only saw macaws and toucans from a distance

Favorite primate:
1. Pygmy marmoset or owl monkey (tie)

Favorite insect:
1. Drusilla, the tarantula
2. The frog in the washing raft that croaked all night long

Favorite photo:
TBD

Favorite moment:
Tough to pick, I could easily list 10 things, but I'll limit to 3
1. Riding in the front of the boat on the way home from fishing, legs dangling over
2. Canoeing (probably only beats hiking because we only did it one morning)
3. Hiking (everywhere)

What I won't miss:
• Cold showers (though mostly, it's like jumping into a pool when your hot - shocking, then feels good)
• Smelling my own stench
• The buzz of mosquitoes and bees
• Sleeping to the sound of rain (i was ok during the downpours, but would wake up when it turns to soft rain)

What I will miss:
• The people - guides and guests
• Days spent exploring the jungle and rivers
• A strong arm when you get stuck or fall
• Our pre-dinner drinks on the porch, and conversation about anything and everything
• Hot weather
• Soft hair again (not sure if it was the humidity, river water, or my constant sweat)
• Sleeping to the sounds of the night
• Waking up at 5 or 5:30 to go hiking or boating (I know, crazy huh?)
Hope you enjoyed going in my trip with me.

Rainbow from first day in Iquitos
Rainbow from last day in Iquitos

This was pretty wild - saw a rainbow both on arriving and leaving Iquitos.  A reminder of God's promise?

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