After breakfast we mount our bikes and ride eastbound in the direction of the Amazon. The route today is through a lush and tropical area with many opportunities to encounter the exotic wildlife found in this verdant region. If we're lucky we can spot howler monkeys, iguanas and the many different species of exotic birds found in the Amazon. It's now only a short canoe ride before we reach our home for the night. Dinner and overnight in Stephan's Place.
Today is quite an adventure.
The day begins with an Amazon jungle tour by dugout canoe along the Napo River. There is an addition to our group today, a native Quechua Indian who will teach us about the exotic species of flora and fauna found in the rainforest. We will learn how the locals use the plants to construct homes and rafts and make medicine to cure their illnesses. We can test our skills at building a raft and even sample it in the river. This afternoon we visit an animal rescue station in the jungle.