My Birthday In The Jungle

 

People always say that a picture is worth a thousand words then this blog is worth 1300 alone through photos. I sat and wondered how to talk about my 25^th birthday experience in the jungle and had difficulties with where to begin and which topics to talk about. Therefore most of this blog will be a photo journal with a description.  

This birthday has by far been one of the most amazing birthdays and most amazing visits of all time. I can say however, that my family and friends were missed a lot. A shout out to my best bud Ryan! Dude a birthday without you in it sucks, jungle would have been way cooler hahahaha.

We finally escaped the weather of Urubamba and entered the hot and humid temperatures of the jungle. This was a great reason to swim and enjoy the heat. Wow did this make my feel like home. However, I found out later it was hotter in the Niagara Region.

The jungle with my friends that I did go with though was an absolutely perfect experience and they really made me feel loved during my birthday. Right down to a birthday cake at a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the Rio de Madre de Dios. One noticeable change when leaving the mountains and entering the jungle was a change in music preference.

The people of Puerto Maldonado were so friendly. This is my birthday cake which was a free gift from the resturant which we ate at. The owners we sitting in the table beside us with guests. We all shared the chocolate mocha cake. This meal was tasty and large. My friends and I ate more than needed. This was the perfect time for all of us to lay around in our hostel hammocks and enjoy a rest.

There is nothing better than a hammock.

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The three stooges

At this moment we were waiting to meet a guide to determine whether or not we will choose to him or our hostels tour. We met the man who was recommended by Lonely Planet. He was an older man who knew the jungle well. However, some of the members of the group preferred to take a tour with someone who spoke more english. We also felt that he lacked a plan. We decided to take the tour option with the hostel tour. They were young and connected with our group very well and spoke a large amount of english. This is great during a tour especially when you are entering an atmosphere that is so new and so complex.

Returning to the city after holding a boa. I was included in a comedy act in the Plaza de Armas of Puerto Maldonado. Although my espanol es mas o menos, I still was able to participate and it made for a great story for the birthday boy.

Spending some time swinging and climbing vines was one of my favourite activities in the jungle. If i lived there I would honestly do this everyday. A great workout and much fun. It also grabs the attention of monkeys!!!

Canopy walk just after zip-lining. A great photo of Ronny in the distance. I was challenged here to exercise my fear of heights. I made it without being too scared! hahaha

A great group of friends!

Monkey see....Monkey do

I hope everyone enjoyed this picture blog of my time in the jungle. The first weekend trip in Peru and not the last. After this I look forward to my other excursions and expiriences to take in.

Hast Luego!