David Matusiak – American Traveler & Photographer – Images from the past 40 years
One of the unique things our rainforest guides pointed out were the Socratea exorrhiza, or “walking” palm tree. The idea is that their root system would set down new roots and move the tree small degrees at a time. You can search the web for more information on them, but I would prefer to stick… Continue reading Walking Trees in the Rainforest
Occasionally we would see some signs of development and most were fairly primitive. It was a beautiful crisp clear day and this thatch hut on the edge of the river really stood out.
We all piled into two flat-bottom boats and rode for a dozen or more miles down this tributary of the Amazon River. It was probably the most undeveloped place I had ever visited and it was fabulous. We’re on our way to Tambopata Ecolodge.