Finally Here w/ an Ode to iPhone

Well, I survived my first night in the Amazon! It wasn't that bad really. The worst of it was sleeping without Russ by my side. I am really missing my boys right now. But I won't dwell on that as it isn't very productive. Anyway, yesterday we took a bus ride through the rainforest that lasted about three hours. It was amazing to see so much of it ( considering I only saw things from the window of the bus) but it also made me a bit sad that in order for this experience to happen, the roads had to be built and sections of the forest destroyed. We passed by the homes of many that have lived here for generations, their homes not much more than some bamboo ( or something close to it) poles and roofs made of leaves. It was funny to see plants growing out of the rooftops! The main traffic (meaning things using the roads; not "traffic" as in lots of cars) was the busses. People just stand anywhere along the roadsides waiting for a bus to come along to get them from one place to another. Some parts of the road were bumpy and rocky and one- lanes. Most of the bridges were very narrow. There were a few places we had to stop for fallen trees. All-in-all it was an interesting ride. I know this is not a very formed document of the ride but it's not easy typing on this. I am quickly running out of time before I have to return to camp so I have to be quick. I have so much to say and share.

I would like to quickly state my appreciation for this little contraption I am holding, known as an iPhone! Never before have I appreciated it so much. I never appreciated the versatility of it until now. I can text, call, blog, take pictures, listen to tunes, plus more! I am so fortunate to have it - Thanks, Whitefence! (my husband won this at his co. Christmas party)

Well, I have to return to camp now. I am at one of the few places we are allowed to go to alone but we have to sign out and say when we will be back and if we fail to return on time, a search party is sent out and if you are found alive, you can lose that priviledge.

I will try to get back to tonight, if not definitely tomorrow.