Is it a Life Experience?

We dropped the young family on a remote arm of the river and they had swiftly disappeared into the undergrowth. We travelled on for another hour watching the brown water swirl around us. Every now and then the driver would stop and peer ahead before plotting a path through the turbulence. Two weeks ago there had been a huge flood and new channels had been formed making the river a dangerous beast!

In the distance there was a small set of metal steps leading up into the undergrowth.. this was it! What an incredible surprise we emerge into gorgeous gardens, with tropical flowers, hibiscus, bougainvillea, iris, impatiens bursting with colour. We walk up a steep hill and arrive at our cabin - a huge room complete with verandah and hammock. Things are definitely looking good.

We wash and head up for lunch. Young guys in white coats, greet us with cold drinks and fried plantain. The view is stunning … we look out right across the river AND we are the only people in the resort. We are joined by Juan a founder of the resort.

After lunch, rice, plantains, beans, pork and fruit we are ready to start exploring the village.