2 May 09 Tim is fast asleep and nursing a nasty hangover. Me? Im swinging in a deliciously comfy hammock in one of the most beautiful places in the world - the Amazon rainforest. Overlooking the breathtaking river and greenery below me, mind you. It doesn't get much better than this (my famous last words, Im sure!). We've moved to another lodge for one night, the Shangri-La. It is like one giant treehouse with different levels (the top level being full of h...

30 April 09 "In the (Amazon) jungle, the mighty (Amazon) jungle, the lion sleeps tonight…". It poured all night last night and it hasn't let up yet. Our mosquito net did us proud - no bites (good start!). Last night we were lucky enough to be visited by a shaman or 'witch doctor' who performed a cleansing ritual on a couple of fellow travellers around a blazing fire. This involved some singing, whistling and spitting of Ecuadorian rum (or som...

29 April 09 Happy birthday dad! I jumped off a bridge today and it was unreal! Gave me a bit of belly flip and a shock, but it was well worth it! Being a bit of an adrenaline junkie, I jumped off backwards as the guide said it was scarier that way… But, after doing it, I really thought it'd probably be scarier jumping forwards as you can see where you're falling. Anyhow, after some coaxing and jeering by the whole group that SOMEONE should jump off forwa...