Day FIVE - Zip Line and Canoeing

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DAY FIVE

Today we split into three groups to explore two different activities in different parts of the jungle. The first group had to rise at the early hour of 6:30. They hiked a half mile to a zipline course in the canopy of the rainforest. While ziplining, they were able to see a three toed sloth, blue macaws, and three parrots.
First, we were carried up to the top of a large tree by ropes attached to our harnesses. It was a long way up, reaching over 100 feet! The first thing we saw once we got to the top was a sloth sleeping on a tree closer than twenty feet away. Then, we flew across the treetops on three different ziplines to different platforms. After that we slid down a rope to get the bottom where we had a nice hike home for our next adventure. 0
The next activity (or the first one for the afternoon zipliners) was canoeing. First, a guide brought us and the canoes on a motorboat about a mile out on the river. Then we were put into groups of 3 and onto the canoes. We paddled back to the lodge and saw various animals such as parakeets, hawks, and dolphins. We finished the day with one of the best dinners yet, our last one at the lodge because tomorrow we’re moving to the research center. (Thankfully, the chef is coming with us.) Overall, today was a good day, and we’re ready for new adventures at the research center!

~ Sierra Glasheen, Stella Bourke, and Sophie Blauvelt


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  1. ilanamamaJune 16, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    Did everyone go on the zip lines? Sounds exhilarating.

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  2. UnknownJune 16, 2018 at 4:37 PM

    Wow! It’s just nuts just trying to envision all of you being hoisted up into the trees to zip line the stunning Amazon, seeing a 3 toed sloth napping & canoeing the river!
    Unbelievable. :) Oh, mustn’t forget spotting a rare 2-legged Joshua Snotrocket!

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