Comments on: The Price of Reaching Humaita´ http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/ An Epic Bike Trek Across the Amazon Jungle Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:24:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Yost http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Yost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:03:22 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-292 My brotha! Congrats on reaching this point! Very proud! Keep tough. My brotha! Congrats on reaching this point! Very proud! Keep tough.

]]> By: mike d http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-284 mike d Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:16:38 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-284 Wow that is some good reading. Happy Halloween Doug! Snap some pics on the plane ride if they can fit your bike. take care buddy Wow that is some good reading. Happy Halloween Doug! Snap some pics on the plane ride if they can fit your bike. take care buddy

]]> By: Mom http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Mom Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:22:41 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-279 Doug, listen to Ken about the wounds--infection could be the straw that breaks the camels back. Thanks for all the info and the pics they are great. Doug, listen to Ken about the wounds–infection could be the straw that breaks the camels back. Thanks for all the info and the pics they are great.

]]> By: Ken http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Ken Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:39 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-278 At a quarter of the way in (seems like over HALF from the progress map), it seems like the journey thus far was in adapting to your conditions and streamlining. While it is a lot to contend with, none of the adversity that you have encountered exceeded your means to traverse it! At four kickstands, are the extra couple of pounds essential, or could a rope bridal to hitch your bike to a post or tree serve you better? Considering the conditions and daily accomplishments, you are doing remarkably well - just keep an eye on those open wounds so that they don't become infected, a significant problem in the tropics. At a quarter of the way in (seems like over HALF from the progress map), it seems like the journey thus far was in adapting to your conditions and streamlining. While it is a lot to contend with, none of the adversity that you have encountered exceeded your means to traverse it!

At four kickstands, are the extra couple of pounds essential, or could a rope bridal to hitch your bike to a post or tree serve you better?

Considering the conditions and daily accomplishments, you are doing remarkably well – just keep an eye on those open wounds so that they don’t become infected, a significant problem in the tropics.

]]> By: doug http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-275 doug Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:07 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-275 I have been in Humaita´ for 3 days now. I think I am done with this town though...time to move on! I have been in Humaita´ for 3 days now. I think I am done with this town though…time to move on!

]]> By: doug http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-274 doug Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:48:40 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-274 The new Trans-Oceanic route just opened up. It goes from Rio Branco (or a smaller border town rather) to Porto Madalndo in Peru. That could be a sure bet to get through, and it connect the old transcontinental route (the TransAm) with the new (TransOceanic). The other route, which has a gap, is to go out to Cuzeiro do Sul and take a short flight to Pucallapa Peru. There are two problems with this: 1. No idea about the flight service and my bike/gear. They are small planes. 2. The rains make the road out to Cuz. do Sul impassable much earlier (from any source i have come across November is when you get swamped) Dunno, probably will head for the new route, over to Cuzco and go from there. The new Trans-Oceanic route just opened up. It goes from Rio Branco (or a smaller border town rather) to Porto Madalndo in Peru. That could be a sure bet to get through, and it connect the old transcontinental route (the TransAm) with the new (TransOceanic).

The other route, which has a gap, is to go out to Cuzeiro do Sul and take a short flight to Pucallapa Peru. There are two problems with this:
1. No idea about the flight service and my bike/gear. They are small planes.
2. The rains make the road out to Cuz. do Sul impassable much earlier (from any source i have come across November is when you get swamped)

Dunno, probably will head for the new route, over to Cuzco and go from there.

]]> By: Stephanie http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Stephanie Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:30:23 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-273 I have really enjoyed reading about your journey. I am really impressed with the preserverance and strength that you have to continue every day! And your right, one bout of food poisoning is a miracle, I know. I have really enjoyed reading about your journey. I am really impressed with the preserverance and strength that you have to continue every day! And your right, one bout of food poisoning is a miracle, I know.

]]> By: amy gunz http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-272 amy gunz Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:18:10 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-272 That's amazing. I bet if you put a list of what you've gained next to the price you've paid, the former would far out number the latter. We're all really proud of you - you've got a following out here at the Monterey Bay Aquarium now! That’s amazing. I bet if you put a list of what you’ve gained next to the price you’ve paid, the former would far out number the latter. We’re all really proud of you – you’ve got a following out here at the Monterey Bay Aquarium now!

]]> By: Joel http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Joel Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:54:19 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-271 That'll be a nice change of pace to hit some paved road for a while. Should be smooth sailin' until you hit the Andes! I'm interested to see what route you pick to the coast. Keep us updated! That’ll be a nice change of pace to hit some paved road for a while. Should be smooth sailin’ until you hit the Andes! I’m interested to see what route you pick to the coast. Keep us updated!

]]> By: Aaron http://amazonpilgrim.com/the-price-of-reaching-humaita%c2%b4/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Aaron Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:18:34 +0000 http://amazonpilgrim.com/?p=846#comment-270 Wow, 20 pounds? I imagine it's hard to get enough food down with the exertion and the heat. 1500 miles is amazing though! Looking at the map of Brazil it seems much farther along than that. If you find a friendly place, definitely take some down days. Wow, 20 pounds? I imagine it’s hard to get enough food down with the exertion and the heat. 1500 miles is amazing though! Looking at the map of Brazil it seems much farther along than that. If you find a friendly place, definitely take some down days.

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