This post is made possible by a generous donation of computer time by the Director of the Yachana Lodge. Thanks, Douglas!

We arrived by plane to Coca on Sunday and took a river canoe (motorized) 2.5 hours upstream to the Yachana Lodge. We are in very nice cabins with screens on every window and a hammock on all of the porches. The food has been great…we had roasted grubs with our lunch just the other day (see above photo!). The hikes through the rainforest have been fascinating. We have seen jaguar footprints, toucans, monkeys, owls, and tree frogs. Very cool spiders too! We went to see another healer and I was cleansed with tobacco smoke and leaves. We have been tubing down the Rio Napo and have taken a tour of the local technical high school. There is so much to write about and so little time. Check back on Sunday for a full update of our trip. All my best to friends and family!