Internet access again! We just left remote camp yesterday morning and arrived in Rock View for dinner. Everyone really enjoyed Surama as we were able to connect with the people as well as our surroundings. Our first day in Surama was spent in the Eco Lodge with views of the Kanuku Mountain Range from our benabs. Gary, our fearless guide showed us around the village of Surama, and later we had a volleyball game with some teenagers from the village, and lost badly. We hiked Surama Mountain with Gary and got to see amazing views of the valley and village below.
On Sunday the 15th, we left for remote camp by boat down the Burro Burro River. Our camp was located at the juncture of Fatty Water River with the Burro Burro. Sidney Allicock, the leader of our group showed us around camp and led us out the forest to find places for all of us to meditate individually.
The rest of the week was spent making trails, fishing, and practicing archery and basket making. Dinner was always good thanks to our cook Jean, and we got to eat piranha, wild boar and bush turkey. On Friday, we rode back into Surama on boat, and then left for Rock View in our trusty Bedford. It was hard saying good bye to all our guides who were so helpful and friendly during our stay.
We are now adjusting to the luxuries of Rock View. Rooms with beds, hammocks on the porches, a bar and even a pool. What more could we ask for? This morning we got a tour of the complex from Leon, our guide and got to see the process of roasting cashews, it actually was cooler than it sounds! Some people went out for horseback rides after our orientation and the rest of the day will be spent playing sand volleyball, napping in hammocks and swimming in the pool.
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