Comments on: Pacas That Go Bump in the Night

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:34:41 +0000

I would also recommend this book:

Don’t Sleep There are Snakes is about a tribe on the Maici river. It will give a glimpse into a native indian culture that sees the world completely differently than a westerner. I am still digesting my experiences now that I am back home trying to understand peoples and places so foreign to me.

As I have quoted before “There are more things between heaven and earth, especially out here in the jungle, which no westernized person could ever understand.”

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:25:19 +0000

Hello,

Thank you, it is very difficult to explain the heat of the Amazon, especially on the shadeless road.

I had some encounters with native peoples, check out this post to read a brief swim I had with some along the TransAm.

By: basil vecchione

basil vecchione — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:14:09 +0000

if only there was a way to radiate the intense heat emiting from not only the sun but from the road, the leaves, the grass, and the superheated heavy air,,, then and only then would your readers truly understand what a spectacular achievment that you have completed.BRAVO!! You are an indestructible man on a mission.
Did you have a the chance to be introduced to indigenous tribes (specificallyl the Panarim Indian tribe) somewhere between Porto Velho and the Roosevelt river? Im on my way there this sept. and wondered if you had any first hand information.
thanks

By: doug

doug — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:04:43 +0000

a small rifle i think, or something like a 4-10 shotgun.

By: John

John — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:03:26 +0000

I can’t even imagine riding along with the tracks of the construction vehicals all dried up…. They don’t look too bad since they aren’t deep but they knock all your momentum down real quick…. that must be brutal.

What type of intrument did that hunter have to kill that dog lookin thing?

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:12:37 +0000

You are cranking a lot of miles out each day, so your legs are letting you know it. Did you pack any EmergenC or eletrolyte drinks to add to your water? Hydration and replacement of salts make a big difference in holding off fatigue, especailly in those hot and humid conditions.

Nice to now that Vienna Sausages are still around as a survival snack, as those were a staple on fishing trips with my dad back in Louisiana.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:29:45 +0000

You have almost completed a Grand Tour!! Eat up and stay safe.

By: donna Diharce

donna Diharce — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:49:15 +0000

Hi Doug, have been following your trip. Good luck, seems
things get tough down there. The heat must be the worst.
Smart to take a break when tired out. Did not realize it was like that in that area.
Take care, and be careful.

By: sara

sara — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:50:11 +0000

that animal looks weird! anyway, good to hear you are eating what seems to be the most calorie-laden things available. think in terms of maximum calories for as little density as possible. fry everything!!!

By: Mom

Mom — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:24:46 +0000

Doug, eat and drink more I worry about your health.