![Crossing Lake Titicaca to Bolivia... by raft](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560117.iwDXUMh2.jpg) Crossing Lake Titicaca to Bolivia... by raft |
![Our bus makes its way on a barge, without us...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560119.YjiWheUQ.jpg) Our bus makes its way on a barge, without us... |
![Lots of interesting (old) busses around](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560120.N8Gs6ODB.jpg) Lots of interesting (old) busses around |
![La Paz - highest capital in the world](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560121.YTQbN41b.jpg) La Paz - highest capital in the world |
![Allison in one of the nice squares](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560122.LuWM2BWE.jpg) Allison in one of the nice squares |
![The guards gather for the President's arrival](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560123.k6UtO919.jpg) The guards gather for the President's arrival |
![Some interesting locals hobnob with the fuzz](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560124.XT53ZVTP.jpg) Some interesting locals hobnob with the fuzz |
![Some more interesting locals making a statement](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560125.u4rKnEJh.jpg) Some more interesting locals making a statement |
![An older man carried a 100 lb. bag of salt up a hill (and quickly)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560126.iJCTgVVf.jpg) An older man carried a 100 lb. bag of salt up a hill (and quickly) |
![Man, am I excited to leave La Paz! (after a day rain delay)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560127.3vyyE2tO.jpg) Man, am I excited to leave La Paz! (after a day rain delay) |
![Arriving on the dirt airstrip of Rurrenabaque](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560128.lnkazhIn.jpg) Arriving on the dirt airstrip of Rurrenabaque |
![Damn, it's hot!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560129.CTyKjSTA.jpg) Damn, it's hot! |
![Interesting caterpillar nearby](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560130.gHMHvIhN.jpg) Interesting caterpillar nearby |
![Leaving Rurre for the jungles](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560131.uVfkKPsw.jpg) Leaving Rurre for the jungles |
![Some black skimmers on a sandbar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560132.9Dq6XNl9.jpg) Some black skimmers on a sandbar |
![A guide keeps his eyes on shallow parts](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560133.HFWYXn26.jpg) A guide keeps his eyes on shallow parts |
![Our shack in the woods](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560136.nI3T7dIV.jpg) Our shack in the woods |
![And even a hammock (but a few bugs kept us off of it)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560135.TToRDdsw.jpg) And even a hammock (but a few bugs kept us off of it) |
![Our luxurious pad, complete with mosquito netting and jungle shower](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560134.xLAhmB02.jpg) Our luxurious pad, complete with mosquito netting and jungle shower |
![Allie relaxes in comfort...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560137.4EtaIX3n.jpg) Allie relaxes in comfort... |
![Our first dinner is served...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560138.DeczeaLc.jpg) Our first dinner is served... |
![Our friend, the skink](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560139.ldvALcs1.jpg) Our friend, the skink |
![Erwin, our guide, shows us a palm tree with high roots to withstand flooding](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560140.lCBRLFul.jpg) Erwin, our guide, shows us a palm tree with high roots to withstand flooding |
![Allison under a huge mapajo tree](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560142.c7FijZSk.jpg) Allison under a huge mapajo tree |
![In between the buttress roots](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560144.FOBxKfss.jpg) In between the buttress roots |
![One of only a few flowers we saw at this time of year](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560145.i0cFSYYE.jpg) One of only a few flowers we saw at this time of year |
![The activity/reading room](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560147.MihMCzTJ.jpg) The activity/reading room |
![Making rings from a palm nut...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560148.1NCqS9cD.jpg) Making rings from a palm nut... |
![...a traditional thing for kids to do](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560149.do0T4pkl.jpg) ...a traditional thing for kids to do |
![Sunset view from camp](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560151.u3fx3vkQ.jpg) Sunset view from camp |
![Clay-laden river from the start of rains](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560152.C5SC5eHH.jpg) Clay-laden river from the start of rains |
![Our ride comes to pick us up... ;)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560153.OlJJ3CdL.jpg) Our ride comes to pick us up... ;) |
![A cliffside used by parrots for nesting](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560154.UpQujdVy.jpg) A cliffside used by parrots for nesting |
![Enjoying the peaceful trip up the river](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560155.m3xHFsCw.jpg) Enjoying the peaceful trip up the river |
![Heading towards the Andes and into deeper jungles](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560156.1q89MFoM.jpg) Heading towards the Andes and into deeper jungles |
![A cave inhabited by the noisy oilbird that came out at night (sounds like loud gremlins)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560157.sjbeSU8q.jpg) A cave inhabited by the noisy oilbird that came out at night (sounds like loud gremlins) |
![A catfish](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560158.LAMYiyPR.jpg) A catfish |
![Pristine falls](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560159.JLDvyRtU.jpg) Pristine falls |
![Going for a quick dip](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560160.oRMFcGXr.jpg) Going for a quick dip |
![...our guides try to catch the catfish](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560162.nATuVDY6.jpg) ...our guides try to catch the catfish |
![An enjoyable rest stop](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560164.r9Mz5YKt.jpg) An enjoyable rest stop |
![A couple of types of herons - the capped heron (left) and tiger-heron (right)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560166.rvIeLAXJ.jpg) A couple of types of herons - the capped heron (left) and tiger-heron (right) |
![A distant toucan](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560169.juPtfV1g.jpg) A distant toucan |
![Trying my hand at fishing.... no luck!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560171.vpmP1ZS0.jpg) Trying my hand at fishing.... no luck! |
![Another stellar view from our day camp](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560173.YERMlwcq.jpg) Another stellar view from our day camp |
![A banana tree](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560175.gKUD2bqq.jpg) A banana tree |
![Our fish lunch being prepared](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560176.k2umMpIS.jpg) Our fish lunch being prepared |
![A flock of scarlet macaws... about 27 I counted](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560177.mKZYPlPS.jpg) A flock of scarlet macaws... about 27 I counted |
![Noisy macaws fly by](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560178.ptXWzYHB.jpg) Noisy macaws fly by |
![Going for a walk in the jungle](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560179.MgyJB5xw.jpg) Going for a walk in the jungle |
![A spider monkey mother and baby](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560180.5Zid0Ety.jpg) A spider monkey mother and baby |
![A termite nest halfway up the tree](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560181.blYu9dTZ.jpg) A termite nest halfway up the tree |
![Interacting with the monkey by shaking branches is good fun](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560182.zn9BGWYS.jpg) Interacting with the monkey by shaking branches is good fun |
![A bat shares our camp](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560365.zCaRbZgC.jpg) A bat shares our camp |
![Allison finds a new friend...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560183.bHvUxp0I.jpg) Allison finds a new friend... |
![....that attacks her head in search of sweat](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560184.MENM0koj.jpg) ....that attacks her head in search of sweat |
![A longboat](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560185.1nGuoaKl.jpg) A longboat |
![Erwin's dad (we found out) pushes the boat through shallow water](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560186.Yk3ZgTnJ.jpg) Erwin's dad (we found out) pushes the boat through shallow water |
![Erwin shows a pirhana relative](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560187.pJftzPZy.jpg) Erwin shows a pirhana relative |
![Tonnes of bug bites from sandflies and blackflies](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560188.zVZ1L83E.jpg) Tonnes of bug bites from sandflies and blackflies |
![Relaxing in our protected hammocks](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560189.IFEf1Toq.jpg) Relaxing in our protected hammocks |
![In the neighbouring community of Asuncion...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560190.Ce5upzla.jpg) In the neighbouring community of Asuncion... |
![....we tried out the local crafts/chores, like making mats for walls](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560191.RfaoKE40.jpg) ....we tried out the local crafts/chores, like making mats for walls |
![After smashing the reed with a rock after each reed is placed, it was flat like this](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560192.Q39R0rP8.jpg) After smashing the reed with a rock after each reed is placed, it was flat like this |
![Weaving](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560193.K5vLg2Dp.jpg) Weaving |
![Intense concentration...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560194.F3n9cHPd.jpg) Intense concentration... |
![Mark trying his hands...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560195.dGM2dMpx.jpg) Mark trying his hands... |
![Basket-weaving](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560196.gSpq8ReD.jpg) Basket-weaving |
![working with palm fronds](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560197.gnV2sciF.jpg) working with palm fronds |
![My handiwork](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560198.haPHIBLZ.jpg) My handiwork |
![The local pro finishes the basket...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560199.iKilpNVY.jpg) The local pro finishes the basket... |
![...used for collecting fruits or fish](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560200.qjUVE9GR.jpg) ...used for collecting fruits or fish |
![husking rice](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560201.xFCSlF75.jpg) husking rice |
![Pounding off the husks](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560202.Q7XYQcAQ.jpg) Pounding off the husks |
![We each took turns...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560204.luzAbH7A.jpg) We each took turns... |
![...and didn't really make a dent](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560206.kjCndL6b.jpg) ...and didn't really make a dent |
![Making wool from palm 'wool'](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560209.9ZjXAV8r.jpg) Making wool from palm 'wool' |
![Good use of the toes](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560211.QWsEusTs.jpg) Good use of the toes |
![Carving an arrow](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560213.tjNdXeiz.jpg) Carving an arrow |
![Allie tries to shoot at a coconut...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560224.TZzy4FaL.jpg) Allie tries to shoot at a coconut... |
![...and almost hits it](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560227.rxT3FZnH.jpg) ...and almost hits it |
![My turn...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560215.gyPFO4rb.jpg) My turn... |
![...didn't go so well](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560217.5uiy8vlW.jpg) ...didn't go so well |
![A cloud of colourful butterflies feed on salts](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560229.Q293FEhf.jpg) A cloud of colourful butterflies feed on salts |
![A large (and fresh) jaguar track](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560232.Ul66lGqp.jpg) A large (and fresh) jaguar track |
![Spiked tree](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560236.RMYhcaNl.jpg) Spiked tree |
![Large moth](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560238.k7sHm2UH.jpg) Large moth |
![Mud where dozens of pecaries (wild pigs) rooted for food](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560240.1v5NrQQd.jpg) Mud where dozens of pecaries (wild pigs) rooted for food |
![Some bugs getting it on](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560242.HpZeWW5W.jpg) Some bugs getting it on |
![Our guide found a turtle rustling around in the bush](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560244.iOJzFmIe.jpg) Our guide found a turtle rustling around in the bush |
![Blue and yellow macaws](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560246.df3DH8iC.jpg) Blue and yellow macaws |
![Blue and yellow macaws, close-up](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560366.gIuzxUPN.jpg) Blue and yellow macaws, close-up |
![A rare colourful sunset](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560376.UO49d0mp.jpg) A rare colourful sunset |
![A home in Asuncion](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560248.uEgsPa3E.jpg) A home in Asuncion |
![Husking rice](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560250.qZ0qfn8b.jpg) Husking rice |
![Husking rice 2 - view these two pictures one after the other for an action shot](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560252.JIWDc6e1.jpg) Husking rice 2 - view these two pictures one after the other for an action shot |
![Fishing for coconuts](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560254.EOeGiErr.jpg) Fishing for coconuts |
![Coconut drink](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560256.LlQphuPH.jpg) Coconut drink |
![Mmmm... sweet nectar water](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560258.sM9FfPlA.jpg) Mmmm... sweet nectar water |
![View from camp](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/23/579023/3/76560261.ROTCOq4v.jpg) View from camp |