Jan 4, 2010

Amazing Amazon Expedition

Amazing Amazon Expedition We worked with a group of 38 singles and, as always, were initially shy but quickly linked in friendship. Upon arrival in Lima occurs in a beautiful hotel in the fashionable district of Miraflores. It 'been a tour of the city, free time to explore and a delicious dinner of sea bass ceviche in a restaurant on an ocean pier. The next day we flew LAN Iquitos, where we have been through the 3 Top leaders who are with us for our 6 days in the jungle. They are really Pro on flora, fauna and have fun! All carrier vessels. 90 miles to the river we arrive Explonapo Lodge in the heart of the Amazon. N. plumbing or electricity, feels like an episode of "Survivor." Very rustic yet here lies the charm. I fell in love with the residents' pets. " E 'stato il Adrian toucan, his bag a long beak in the door of the dining room for treatment, along with many tame parrots and scarlet are. Charlie was a Capybara, which is like a mutant 100 pounds. Guinea pigs. If you are new under the Regulation, he would close his eyes and cooing sounds. The Pitch Black Nights were spooky with a symphony of wild noises. Our rooms have been associated with a privacy and a wall of straw. Like a sleeping giant party, we all yelled "Goodnight Johnboy" from our mosquito netted beds. Sharon suddenly screamed and the boys run to their rooms. You will find a huge lizard hides with her in her bed. At 3 I go to the latrine with a torch in his hand. In a bat flutters near my head as I repeated Whisper "BAT are good." Roughing it is sufficient. We board our luxury vessel in the Amazon "of Ceiba Tops. With air conditioning, tropical gardens and a swimming pool, it feels like the Ritz to us. I suppose that the longest shower of the world, as others have Pisco Sour in the pool. We all gain weight in fresh food is very tasty and plentiful. The day that we saw, boat trips giant water lilies, sloths and many species of birds and the elusive pink dolphins. Is fishing with cane poles Piranha to fry up for dinner. We visited a family with a PET Anaconda snake. My clients brave cloth around it for a photo op. We, the medical care to a remote clinic in the service of the poor flow of people. Here is the extraction of a tooth costs $ 2 if they can afford it. There have been many more! We shot the the world's longest canopy walk 100 'high in the trees. We visited Monkey Iceland, a research station for 8 types of rooms available. To take a photograph in a time 3. It 'was a presentation by two local shamans who taught us about medicinal plants, and then blessed us individually, as it removes the bad mood. Indian village on Yague, we exchanged our goods to weste masks and blowguns (some of which were subsequently by the TSA). The best part of the trip was for me a surprise visit to a rural school. Inside were 50 + children in bare feet and big eyes, not tourists. Tears filled my eyes as their national anthem played for us. We sang our anthem, and the filing of a ton of school supplies for the two teachers. It 'was a magnificent sight. Back in Lima, we all dispersed to shop in Indian markets. The dollar is so strong that many in the group has bought another suitcase to fill. I did my Christmas shopping in May. Our fantastic dinner in a restaurant has been in pre-Inca ruins. We toast each other goodbye with many hugs as I care a jouey well done. This group was so prefect, I would like to clone all future trips AFS. I could not be at hand pick travelers for this adventure. I always like the country Peru. Are now planning a trip to the future Machu Piccu, cruise Lake Titicaca, visiting the premises on floating reed islands and the transition to La Paz, Bolivia. For now, I have not had enough of Europe. E 'a spirit of humility in the heart of these people who are unable to adequately describe here. Nor can I send my photos to the right Peru. It 'really must be experienced.

Jan 3, 2010

In Delhi, India Mix of Old and New

In Delhi, India Mix of Old and New How many cities in India, in Delhi, is packed to the gills with people. Delhi is unique because it combines the old and new. New Delhi If you fly into Delhi, you will inevitably end up in New Delhi. This section of the city is very mode compared to the rest of the country. The streets are wide and organized with something other than a chaos theme. You? Ll actually be able to walk without feeling like a cow in a course, which is unique in India. On the other hand, not New Delhi? T that ancient Indian charm in other cities. E? Its good place to find a hotel room but you? We must go to town for a taste of India. Old Delhi Old Delhi is where the action is, if you really want to experience in India. The streets are a chaotic mass market, Overbuilt roads, signs that would make Las Vegas blush and monuments of the past. The best way to see Old Delhi is to catch an auto rickshaw to the Red Fort and then starts to wander around the old bazaar and markets. Hotels try to rent a moped, but this? T please? Re hitting Old Delhi. The chaos will overwhelm you and then? T want to run into a sacred cow. Things to do No matter where you go, Delhi is an abundance of attractions to keep you busy for a few weeks. The great pacifist, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated in Delhi and you can visit the place Birla House, as well as pay respect to his tomb in black marble. To contemplate this great man, you can follow the tour with a stroll through the gardens of Lodi, who are peacefully vegetation. Delhi is home to strong, mosques and palaces galore. The Qutab Minor Complex is a good place to see Mughal architecture. Safdarjang? S Tomb is a poor mans Taj Mahal with the same basic structure. The Red Fort and India Gate are good places to take pictures. When it comes to sports, India is crazy about cricket. Children can be seen playing all over the place. If you? Try to see the professionals, try the games Incoronazione Dunbar. Delhi is without doubt the most comfortable of the big cities in India. This convenience, however, comes with a price. It tends to get the feeling that you? T to see the real India. Delhi is a good place to visit, but be sure to see other places in India.