The Amazon forests of Peru.

A forest without man is unnatural and a western concept. A forest is only as good as the people who seek residence in it. The hermits of India made the Indian tropical forests what it became. The simple people of the San Juan village are blessed with plenty. They sell few things and the entire economy is geared towards personal consumption. Land is free and anyone can build a home in a village if the leaders agree. What this experience taught me is that man the most amazing animal in this planet is quite spectacular as any other. Moreover men without guns are actually good for the environment.

The mighty Amazon river.

Everything is carried by boat along this river.

A water snake.

The beautiful Amazon forest.

Epiphytes that grow on a host.

Mangrove trees in the forest.

Our guide - Cleaver.

Our boatman.

The rains of the rain forest.

The Muyuna Lodge.

Boiled Yucca and corn Risotto.

The meals were always awesome at the lodge.

The San Juan Village - Houses are build high to escape floods.

The village like rest of Peru is Catholic.

The people of San Juan Village.

Not much crime in this place. This jail is for drunk husbands.

Natural beads that grow on trees.