Back from the Amazon, Peru…

December 22, 2009

Wow, what an amazing journey. Not only did I see some amazing natural sights in the Peruvian Amazon, but also made some great new friends. I have so many photos to go through that it's going to take me a bit, especially amidst the holidays. I'll try and post a few as I go.

LFH

Me on a sweaty jungle trek!
Dendrobates_reticulatus
My ultimate score!!! Poison Dart Frog, Dendrobates reticulatus. Very hard to find and photograph! I believe this species is only native to the small area around the part of NE Peru where I was staying. So exciting.
Tree1
Just one of the many beautiful and huge trees. Home to so many epiphytes such as bromeliads, philodendrons, orchids and ferns. Lovely!
Helliconia
Striking Helliconia. They were everywhere.
Fungi_white

I'm officially obsessed with the fungi of the Peruvian rain forest. There is so much diversity. Every time I looked I found a new one! So beautiful.

Les&Jose

Me and my new boyfriend Jose...LOL

Published: December 22, 2009
Author: Leslie Halleck
Categories: Travel

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