I'm planning a trip in 2009
14 months ago
I dream of this!
How to visit the Amazon
It made me
Happiest ever! 
"It was the most enjoyable vacation of my lifetime. To be away from it all in the most magical place on earth was amazing."
How I did it: I saved up my money (and frequent flyer miles), contacted a wonderful travel agent who owns a lodge in the Jungle, went to get my shots and prescriptions from a local travel clinic and off I went!
Lessons & tips: Don't take more than you need-a backpack is sufficient. Definitely take long pants and shirts and a headlamp. These plus a water bottle are necessities!!
Resources: Petzl emergency headlamp
REI.com
www.perujungle.com
junglejuice bug repellent
nylon pants and shirts (button up) @ sierratradingpost.com
CamelBak water bottle
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absolutely worth it
2 years ago
2 weeks, in bolivia, just me and a guide. totally worth it, one of the best experiences so far of my life..
if you go, please be respectful!! every day the amazon gets smaller…
i went w/o a cam so i dont have any pics.
