Jane and I finally received a nice break from the cold. We booked a three day excursion to Rurrenabaque for a Pampas tour. We booked through Bala Tours and few out on a tiny plane (only a 45 min trip). After a three hour bumpy ride through a washed dirt road, we arrived at our oasis. Our accommodation was okay, complete with mosquito nets and private bath. The tour started with a boat ride up the Yacuma river. We were able to see fresh water pink dolphins, capibara (worlds largest rodent), caymen, monkeys, and various birds. The next day was spent walking through the pampas looking for snakes. We only found one anaconda which measured about three meters, but not much else. The afternoon was highlighted by piranna fishing. Everyone in our group caught one. After dinner we set off looking for caymen at night. We were armed with flashlights and insect repellent. It was very interesting seeing the eyes at night. They light up and you can see tons hiding in the water. Overall, it was a nice trip.
After we left, the tour gave us one last present. Jane and I both had stomach issues and it was not pretty. I spent the last 16 hours either in bed or on the toilet. It left me in a weakened stated for the bus ride to Copacabana.
I can post pictures now, but maybe later.
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