In the morning, we visited the village of San Juan del Amazonas. In the afternoon we took a ride on the skiff up the Y
Yarapa River and went fishing for Piranhas
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Clive > We were briefed daily regarding the route we would be taken. We overnightrd at the X and took the skiff down (up?) the Yarapa River
Clive > Our guides were well prepared though mud and protecting themselves from chiggers
Clive > The port of San Juan del Amzonas
Clive > We met a farmer and his family. He showed us their farming methods.
Clive > Day 2 - Farming village and Piranha fishing photo
Clive > The machete is their main farming tool
Clive > Bananas and cassava were the main cops. This is a cassava root. Cassava is also called manioc, or yuca. Tapioca is derived from the cassava root.
Clive > Even the hen houses are on stilts in preparation for the rise of the river
Clive > Houses have a large open area that serves as living room, dining room, playroom, laundry, and nursery. A smaller enclosed area is used for sleeping.
We were briefed daily regarding the route we would be taken. We overnightrd at the X and took the skiff down (up?) the Yarapa River
> We were briefed daily regarding the route we would be taken. We overnightrd at the X and took the skiff down (up?) the Yarapa River
We were briefed daily regarding the route we would be taken. We overnightrd at the X and took the skiff down (up?) the Yarapa River
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