Im in Puerto Maldonado, its a port city on the Rio Madre de Dios which is a tributary of the Amazon, and it is everything a port city should be. Its dirty, smells like a sewer, theres bikes everywhere, dirt roads that turn to mud in the rain and night markets. This is the third world country I came to see. Its hot as hell and raining. You wish for rain to ease the humidity. I went for a walk and walked straight into a protest. I put my fist up and said Viva Revol...

The bungalow at Eco is bigger and because single is more private. Tambo has had a newer face lift but not private because of no ceiling. I had a young couple next door who used to shower together and when they went to the toilet I knew exactly what they were doing. Eco has a cocktail bar and seems to have more atmosphere. Tambo has a limited bar with only basic drinks. The food is better at Tambo, not bad at Eco, just better at Tambo. Eco has one program of 3 day...

I was told to be at the office by 10am so arrived at 9.45. At 10.15 nothing happening so I asked what was going on and she said 1pm. I thought she meant at the lodge. I sat for a while then went for a walk. At 12 another tour came along so I asked the guide what was happening he said they were going to the market and I could come. I said why did I have to be here at 10¡ Didnt get and answer. Not a great start. We did a tour of the market and they pointed out...