In the jungle, eyes are watching everywhere. Our two guides often could spot the
animals hidden between branches and leaves. They also explained plants and trees.
Many forest plants are medicinal plants and are used for healing purposes.
Ayahuasca, for example, is a vine translated from Quichua as “vine of the soul”.
It is used by Shamans as a powerful spiritual drug.
Two owls in a tree branch watching us
A casually resting lizard like animal in the branches
Playful and curious, this little animal is not disturbed by my presence
Unknown animal in the tree. It is in perfect camouflage with the surrounding leaves
A heron watching for a fish
When night approaches, the Caimans start to look for prey. Caimans belong to the
family of crocodiles.
Visitors looking for a Caiman
A Caiman, hidden in the reed, watching us
A short flash of light discovers his hiding place.
– Text and pictures contributed by Garyo –