Tuesday, July 19, 2011

A WILD adventure...for real!


Are you ready for a crazy story?  If so, then read on. 

Today I rode a horse through a river and up a rocky mountain, then hacked through an uncut tropical rainforest with a machete-wielding tour guide where I was nearly attacked by an extremely dangerous jumping viper in order to see the summit of a smoking active volcano.  Oh, and along the way, I snacked on edible tree roots ripped from the soil by my guide Alex, who is Latin version of Bear Grylls  --the extreme survivalist guy from the TV show "Man vs. Wild".  Don't believe me?  I have the pictures to prove it.

It was an exciting terrifying edifying overwhelming experience.  It was truly one of the most amazing things I have ever done.  I still can't believe it all really happened!

 Here I am at the beginning, on my horse, Canela.  Little did I know what lay ahead....
A real live jumping viper...I nearly stepped on it!
Here's me with the viper, but not too close!

         
This is Alex hacking us a trail with his machete.
OMG...I made it!!  What a gorgeous view.
 I hope this thing doesn't erupt while I am standing here taking this picture.

Alex showed me all kinds of edible plants, including this palm tree root he hacked out of the ground and peeled with his machete!
Mmmm.  Tasty!
Back at the stables safe and sound.
Are you wondering what happened to Ms. O'B?  Why isn't she in any of these pictures?  Did the snake get her? Check out her update to find out...

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