I am currently following as much as possible and finding key points of the longest tributary that sources the Amazon River.
Starting at the source of the Amazon in the Andes of southern Peru, I have now arrived in the port city of Pucallpa Peru. The raging Apurimac River through narrow canyons has now become the flat and fast moving Ucayali River.
This is the Apurimac near Espinar Peru, in the highlands of the Andes. Behind me is a stone Inca bridge.
Where three rivers come together to become the Apurimac in the highlands of the Andes near Espinar.
The Inca bridge at Queshuachaca is rebuilt every June out of grass using traditional Inca techinques. Below the bridge the Apurimac is a fierce raging river that would offer no merci for a mistake.
It was cold here, the altitude was around 11,000 feet.
I had the whole place to myself, getting here was no easy task. As I walk across the bridge, it swayed with each step, which had my heart beat just a little bit faster. Sometimes you just have to roll the dice. The place is right out of a Indiana Jones movie!
The narrow Apurimac widens out, as the river carves its path through the Andes.
The river races east and north to make its way to the Amazon rain basin in easteran Peru.
It was to dangerous to raft the Apuramic River near Cusco, the water was too high. So I apoted for a ride down the Urubamba River!
Wooohooo! Love exploring the wilds of South America!
The rafting trip offered the chance to meet some other travelers and have some fun for moment!
Where ever this finds you, I hope it brings you a smile.
Cheers,
Dean
