Wednesday 30th September 2015 – I’m going to put it out there and suggest that it would be an under exaggeration to say I looked slightly worse for wear upon my arrival in Rurrenabaque. Exhausted, bedraggled and covered head to toe in a thick layer of red dust, the owner…
Sunday 27th September 2015 – It was a bit more of a rush than I had hoped for. My attempts to explain to Julio that there was no point getting off the boat upon our 2AM arrival at Porto Velho, as there were no buses till 6:30, were fraught with…
Sunday 20th September 2015 – I had a few days back in Manaus to enjoy upon my return from the jungle. I had decided I would not leave the next day (a Tuesday), but take the boat on Friday, to avoid too much rushing and stress. Unfortunately, travelling often goes…
Monday 14th September 2015 – “It’s the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities…” I sang as we floated down to the river on the way to the lodge. It might have been under my breath though, I hadn’t really got to know everybody yet. You know the situation, no one…
Wednesday 09th September 2015 – Dear Diary. I have been remiss. I know you will have noticed, my lack of dedication has been obvious, but know that my heart and soul are still yours. I hope, nay beg you to accept my sincerest apologies and know my deepest regrets, but…
Here you will find the (hopefully) up to date adventures of the incredibly handsome pioneering explorer, Doug. As modest as he is wise, as awesome as he is brave, Doug will endeavor to recite the tales of his travels with utmost accuracy. No embellishment whatsoever.