Amazon Rainforest Beverages, Skin Care, & Herbs from the Rainforest
Rainforest Pics
In June 2004, John Easterling - founder and CEO of the Amazon Herb Company went on his 172nd expedition into the Peruvian Rainforest. He invited Tiffani, Tim, and 10 others on this trek taking us 100's of miles beyond where adventure tours normally end. We had the time of our lives, and would like the share the following images of our adventure with you...
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13. After a six hour river trek, we near Porveneer and encounter the first welcoming committee... |
14. Excitement grows as we near the grass huts... |
15. The whole village of Porveneer is out to welcome us! |
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16. The festivities begin - Tiffani is invited to dance by a young Shipibo man in the village... |
17. Shipibo ladies with their children enjoy watching us dance... |
18. A Shipibo lady handing Tim a bowl of "masato", the locally fermented beverage... |
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25. Tim picks Camu-camu berries... |
26. Tiffani learns from Amazon John how to open the Camu-camu berry... |
27. A Camu-camu berry, with 3000 times more vitamin C than an orange! |
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28. Tiffani holds Iporuru leaves, known for their ability to reduce inflammation and swelling... |
29. Treking further into the rainforest... |
30. Tim drinking the sap of a freshly hewn "Una de gatto" vine... |
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