The Amazon River

We took a nice boat ride on the Amazon River today.

First we stopped at Monkey Island. There were 5 or 6 different kinds of monkeys there. They are not shy at all. They climb up your legs and try to take things out of your hands. They are so strong and agile as they fly from tree to tree.

Then we went to the jungle to see the Bora tribe. They speak Spanish and also their native tribal language. They danced for us and sold us their beautiful crafts. They dress in feathers and wraps and necklaces.

Then we went to see the awful snakes and turtles and crocodiles. Yuck. Everyone but me held the anaconda around his or her neck. Craziness. It makes for good pictures, though.

More later.