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Rafting the Amazon #7: Indigenous Village – Peru
Strong winds mean slow going again. The evening is spent in an indigenous village, but the locals were not very outgoing.
The Final Stretch: Reaching Contamana on the Peruvian Amazon in 2026
A 2026 guide to Amazon river travel in Peru, updated from a 2000 narrative about the final leg of a three-week raft expedition ending in Contamana.
Rafting the Amazon #3: Getting Permission – Peru
A permit is needed to travel on the river. Some borrowed life jackets and a small lie later and permission is granted.
Rafting the Amazon #4: Mosquitoes! – Peru
The first day on the open water is spent learning how to control the raft. The mosquitoes make the nighttime miserable.
Rafting the Amazon #5: Pink Dolphins – Peru
Taking one of the smaller river channels that did not flow as quickly led to an interesting encounter with some Pink Dolphins.
Rafting the Amazon #1: Pucallpa – Pucallpa, Peru
The idea to travel down the Ucayali under their own steam takes root and the raft is a bargain!
Rafting the Amazon #2: Building the Raft – Peru
The raft needed some refurbishment, so a trip to a local sawmill was necessary.
General Info – Peru
Peru – General Info Location Peru is located on the central west coast of South America. This privileged location gives our country and amazing diversity of landscapes and environments.
Ireland on a Working Visa
July 10th Up in the morning, I put on my dress shirt and pin-stripe trousers, then trekked out for my 30-minute walk from my new home in Newcastle, into city centre for work at noon. A bit of chill, a bit of mist, but the air was nice, crisp, refreshing – always good for a
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – India
India June 6 – July 6 By the time we arrived in India, we had heard so many stories from other travellers, that we were ready for absolutely anything. India, it seems, is a love/hate country among the group of wanderers that we have met. NOW, Mari and I can agree that India has its
The Inca Trail (3 of 5)
A four day climb to the Inca city of Machu Picchu,
The Inca Trail (2 of 5)
A four day climb to the Inca city of Machu Picchu,
Welcome to the Florida Keys – Part II
The journey continues down to Islamorada, a favour
Welcome to the Florida Keys – Florida, USA
Take the road less travelled to the southernmost p
Washington, DC – July 2000
The oppressive humidity is here just like every summer in Washington. Also present are the masses of tourists that regularly hit the city once school’s over. Yet there are still plenty of good reasons to pay the Capital a visit. The Smithsonian Folk Festival starts June 23 and runs to July 4. The festival, which
Victoria, BC Canada – July 2000
Visitors to Victoria who come the last day of June or 1st of July should note that July 1 is a holiday in Canada (there’s usually fireworks at the Inner Harbour in the evening). It equates with July 4th in the US. Thus, things can be really busy – hotels booked and transportation line-ups. If
Veracruz, Mexico – July 2000
Sorry it has been a little while since the last dispatch from here in Veracruz. We are now into the rainy season along with soaring temperatures and humidity. Something to remember when visiting the city of Veracruz is to be sure to leave enough time in your schedule (make it a “flexible tropical” schedule) to
Vancouver, BC Travel Guide – Food City
It is very true that people in Vancouver spent top dollars dinning out, more than people in Toronto and Los Angels. Not because food in Vancouver is more expensive, but because there are so many choices and great cuisine. Ah…irresistible. You can find any type of food in Vancouver. Greek, Portuguese, Thai, Malaysian, Caribbean, Mediterranean,
Toronto, Ontario – July 2000
As the song says: “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy”… Toronto is awash with numerous outdoor and indoor festivals and events celebrating the city’s diversity and cultures. JULY 1: Today is Canada Day when this country turns 133 and the city has numerous special events, outdoor parties and fireworks. Note that all stores except in
The Inca Trail (5 of 5)
A four day climb to the Inca city of Machu Picchu,
The Inca Trail (4 of 5)
A four day climb to the Inca city of Machu Picchu,
Talkin’ About a Revolution (4 of 5)
A trip to Belem, capital of the Brazilian state of
Talkin’ About a Revolution (3 of 5)
A trip to Belem, capital of the Brazilian state of
Talkin’ About a Revolution (2 of 5)
A trip to Belem, capital of the Brazilian state of