By Dani Rabaiotti

We got up this morning to discover that the boat was not moving as expected. The start had been delayed (punctuality is not a high Peruvian priority!). As I walked out into the light of the rising sun I saw Great Egrets flying overhead and heard the blow of a pod of river dolphins passing by. It’s so noisy here, but it’s at night the jungle really comes alive – with the sound of hundreds of frogs and insects calling incessantly.

It has rained and rained today, but then I guess that’s why they call it the rainforest Once it got really heavy we left off our preparations for the forthcoming wild camp, stripped down to our swimwear and showered in the rain. We all had a great time messing about with the people on the other boat and getting totally soaked. It was nice to actually feel cold for the first time. Even those in their waterproofs got soaked! The rest of the day has mainly been taken up by kit prep and packing for tomorrow – our journey into the jungle by canoe.

As I write this I see a pod of pink river dolphins out my window! I’m so excited! Best get packing, Dani x