I got in to Leticia (the amazon capitol of Colombia) around 7, and immediately got a ride to the Brazilian side of the boarder and then a boat to Peru. The whole tiney town of Santa Rosa was shut down and I got a guy who drove me to the immigration office and then to a hostel who sold me tickets to the bat to Iquitos and a room. I am fairly sure I got ripped off, not just because they were overcharging me, but mostly because I rented a room for $7.50 and it was by far the worst room I have ever stayed in. The sheets were filthy and I could hear the TV in the reception and the guy snoring next door. Luckiy , it didn't last long as I had to go to the boat at 2:30am.
The boat was long and uncomfortable, but surprisingly pretty. It was just the river, but there were villages along the way, and some nice scenery. The boat provided two absolutely horrific meals, and before I could count down a quick and easy 12 uncomfortable hours, I was in port.
In Iquitos I gt a nicer place to wash off the awefullness of yesterday, and talked to a guy about a jungle trip in two days. Hopefully, this guy is ligetamate, I am meeting with him and another American tommorow to look over things for a 5ish day trip.
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