Feb 24th 2007 - Manaus, Brazil

2 hour hike into the amazon jungle with our guide 'Black Moses' He is such a character!!!!!! Moses showed us the jungle and it is very educational. Had to watched where we walked as there were snakes and spiders around. Spiders not a worry but snakes...urgh!!!!!

Then it was off to the monkey santuary on the other side.

They were a pretty cheeky lot these monkeys. Back to the Ecopark for a quick lunch and a nanna nap. The afternoon is schedule to meet up with the Amazonian Jungle people.

The locals put on a dance and show for us and we had a look at their way of life in the jungle. The kiddies are so cute!!!!!

On the way back to the Ecopark, the heavens opened up and we were caught in a heavy downpour. Very refreshing and this is what I expected from the rainforest. The lightning was spectacular to watch.

Then it was off to spot some alligators in the dark.

It was amazing to watch the shinning eyes of the alligators in the waters when Moses shined the spotties on them.

It was a very eventful day and tommorrow we will be heading back to Rio overnight and then homeward bound. I can't believed that I have been on the go for 3 1/2 weeks in South America. It felt like months and am looking forward to going home and missing my three babies lots. Betcha they will be happy and thrill to have me home with them.