1st June. We visit the Catedral. Lots of gold and silver. Imagine if this place was run by a charitable organisation that could sell these precious metals and with the profits assist all the poor people. We also visit a couple museums before going out to dinner. Try some guinea pig, but still prefer alpaca.
2nd June We fly to the jungle and land at Puerto Maldonado International Airport. Bus, bus, riverboat up the Rio Tapatambo to a jungle lodge. No electricity and our room has 3 walls with 4th side being an open space looking out into the rain forrest. Go for lots of walks and climb a 37 metre high tower to see above the canopy.
3rd June. There were some monkeys hanging around this morning. Tamarins and another type that I just cannot remember the name of now. Another boat journey, then a walk followed by a leisurely cruise around a lake where we see macaws, giant river otters and cayman. Later on we also see capybarra.
4th June. Hear crunching during the night and wake up to find the remains of a rat near the bed. Yum. Back to the international airport and we arrive in the Grey City, Lima late afternoon. This is the end of the tour and we say our goodbyes. After a slow start, everyone seemed to warm to each other, particularly after sharing the trekking experience. Lyn would like it on the record that she was the oldest female in our group to complete the trek. Our Hotel, at the Lima airport is fabulous. Somewhat better than the one we stayed at in Melbourne.
all sounds like fun, looking forward to viewing the photos (quickly!) I had to google cayman and capybarra as had no idea what you were talking about! Lachlan told me last night your holiday has been too long and you should come home! I told him you'd be home on sunday and he was very exicted "just in time to watch me play footy at the mcg!"
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