Remote Camp

May 14^th-18^th

Anthony, one of our guides, shows us how to weave baskets at our remote camp.

After a two hour boat ride into the jungle, we came across our remote camp located along the fork of the Bora Bora River and Fatty Waters. The camp consisted of two sleeping areas lined with hammocks and covered with a tarp, a thatched kitchen area, and a covered dining area. Our bathroom was called the “long-drop” and it consisted of covered pits, located some distance behind the camp. Over the three full days we were at remote camp, we split into groups and did an activity every morning, rotating between the three groups. One group would go on a mountain hike, another would hike to view the petroglyphs, and the third would go fishing. Casey taught Katie how to fish and she was the only one of the group to catch a piranha. :) In the afternoons, our wonderful guides showed us traditional Amerindian and Makushi traditions such as arrow making and basket weaving. Early afternoons were reserved for resting, also known as a “siesta”. We enjoyed going into the river or rapids to bathe as that was the only time we were semi-clean. We left remote camp early Friday morning and returned by boat to Surama, where after lunch we headed off to Rock View Lodge in Annai, located about an hour and a half away by truck.

Rock View Lodge, Annai

May 18^th-19^th

Rock View is an absolute heaven compared to remote camp. We have running water and indoor toilets, and food that doesn’t consist of beans and rice. No one needs to worry about us losing weight on this trip. We are all extremely well fed. Rock View is gorgeous, and the grounds are covered with tropical trees and plants. We’ve enjoyed swimming in the in-ground pool and playing sand volleyball. Today, everyone had the option to either go to a soccer game in a neighboring village, go on a horseback ride, or simply relax. It has been a relaxing stay in Annai. We’re all happy and clean and well-fed. We couldn’t ask for more. Tomorrow we will board the planes for Kaiteur Falls, and after a brief visit, will fly the rest of the way into Georgetown and stay at Roop’s house until we return on Wednesday.