July 15
This place is truly powerful. The peaceful occasional sound of light rain falling on a thatched roof, the earthy smells, a giant colorful parrot welcoming you off the boat from Iquitos, the incessant chirps and calls of foreign birds, frogs, crickets, and who only knows what.... This place is real. This is LIFE happening. in. the. jungle. Not just for the tourists, but every day goings-on whether there is a human around to hear it or not. Oh... And one of the best parts...an awesome hammock on a little screened porch looking out onto the most lush greenery I have ever seen in my wildest dreams. ever.
We went for a boat ride to visit a nearby shaman. He performed a beautiful ceremony for each of us for healing and preparing. He sang enchanting "icaros" while performing his sacred medicine. The ceremony included the use of Peruvian tobacco, eucalyptus water, and a bunch of special leaves tied together so that they make a sound almost like a rattle. I was in a far away place full of peace love and the ceremony completely rejuvenated my spirit.
The food here has been the best so far in Peru. Vegetarian fare in Lima pretty much meant you were eating a salad (although the salads are amazing) and papas fritas. Yep... the universal favorite, french fries. Although there do not seem to be too many vegetarian Peruvians.... the plantains, yucca (manioc root), palm, beans, rice, potatoes, and various indigenous fruits and vegetables have been absolutely spectacular here in the jungle. I am in heaven.
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