• Ecuador: Galapagos & the Amazon

    Ecuador: Five days in the Amazon Jungle

    I learned how to make mosquito repellent out of live termites today. It’s simple. First, find a termite nest. Then scrape a tiny bit off the top, letting thousands of said termites out in a panic to repair the damage. Put your hand over the nest allowing them to crawl over you; rub your hands together; and finally, spread the dead termite juice all over your face and other exposed areas. It even smells good. I swear. Such is life in Ecuador’s Amazon Jungle No. I did not put this into practice myself. I was too chicken. But I did watch my guide and jungle walk companion Nikola do it.…