Up the River numero dos...

Cinthia

Monday, it was downriver to the Ceiba Tops Lodge for a three day, two night stay in a rain forest lodge.  The boat ride took about an hour and a half.  Our room was air-conditioned (thank goodness) and in a beautiful setting on the edge of the Amazon in the middle of the rainforest.  You take a short walk to get the the main lodge where meals are served.  Next to the main lodge was a beautiful pool and hot tub and large "gazebo" with hammocks for enjoying the outdoors and a view of the river. Our first day there we were greeted by the resident tapir (all 500 lbs. of her).
While the Clarks rested, we took a short boat ride to another native village and then went to search for dolphins.  We found them and they put on a delightful show for us. Tuesday morning they got us up early, 5 AM, for a trip into the rainforest to enjoy a walk on the Canopy Walkway, the longest in the world.

Canopy Walkway

Didn't get away, but should have

It is a series of walkways that when you are finally at the top, you are looking at the rainforest from the canopy of the rainforest trees.  What a sight!


Wednesday morning,  it was another short boat ride to go piranha fishing (Success - I caught the smallest which got thrown back).






 Luckily, we ate them for lunch before they were able to eat us.  Check out those teeth!!!

Just before the small one on the back pulled my hair!

 Next it was a visit to the Isla de Monos.  I was lucky enough to find a couple of friends who decided they wanted to climb up and give me a hug. That was okay until one decided to start pulling my hair.  Not fun!  This picture is just before the hair pulling.  Wednesday afternoon, it was back to the airport and saying goodbye to our new friend and guide,
Armando.

Thanks, Armando, for a delightful stay.

While waiting for the airplane, we met up with a young missionary who was on his way to renew his visa in Lima.  Another tender mercy since we got to spend time with him talking about his experience with the CLS program.  Thank you Father for watching out for us.