Last Day in the Jungle

 

I just want to post a quick Happy Birthday to the man who taught me everything. Dad, you have always been an inspiration to me and a role model in every aspect. I'm sad I'm not there to give you a big hug and kiss on your 30th ;) b-day but I'll be home tomorrow to greet you with a big hug and a bad sunburn. I love you so much and I hope you have an amazing day. - Katie

Hi guys .. Having a great time. Happy to come home to see you guys tomorrow but sad to leave. We're leaving the jungle today and heading to panama again for the night.. Can't wait to tell you all about my time here. Love you so much - Willow

Very sad to be leaving the jungle again. Getting ready to head to panama soon see you guys tomorrow- Renee

Hi mommy, hope you're having a great time in florida. Tell everyone I love and miss them. Sadly leaving the jungle for panama today but I can't wait to see you on Monday! Love you all! -Molly

Hey hydros, we're headed back to panama today & I really don't want to leave. When I get home, please have burgers and fries ready for me. Love yous and I'll see you Sunday. -Liz

Hey guys! It's Bethany. Today is the day we leave for panama for our last night of this amazing adventure. I am really gonna miss this place it has become like a second home to me and carries a place in my heart. Although it will be hard I am ready to come home and see you guys. I miss you guys so much. I love you all and I can't wait to share all my amazing experiences with you guys. You guys will love hearing them and I even have a few surprises. -Bethany

Hi family, I had an absolutely amazing time here and have made so many unbelievable memories that I will never forget. I can't wait to see you guys tomorrow and tell you about everything!! Love you guys -Anna

Hi everyone. We had a fabulous time here in the Amazon and we don't want to leave! But, we are excited to come home and see everyone. We love and miss you. Love Nicole and Caitlin. P.S. I would really like some chicken fingers and fries when I get home! (From Nicole)

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Day 1 Ceiba Tops

Hi it's me again. I just wanted to add that there's a tapir here named Cynthia. It's awesome. Once again, I love you -Alicia

Hi family! This morning we went bird watching and it was really cool. Then we did the canopy walk! It was so cool to see the rainforest from up above. On the way back it started pouring!! I ablsolutely loved it because it was exactly how I pictured the rainforest to be. I can't wait to come home and see you all, and eat a burger and fries with bbq sauce!! Love and miss you. -Caitlin

Hi Duceyclan, miss you guys a ton, and can't wait to come home and have bacon and pizza rolls. However, I am having so much fun. We hiked up to the Canopy Walkway after bird-watching, and it was so amazing even though we didn't see very many animals. Now we are at a wicked nice resort with a hot tub, pool, and water slide... which was an awkward transition, but a great one. Looking forward to a more relaxing day tomorrow, and I can't wait to see you guys Sunday night(: Say hi to Steffen for me and please let him know that I'm alive. I love you guys. -Emily

Hi mom -Maddy Malloy

Hey guys! It's Bethany again. Today we did a number of amazing things. We started the morning off with an early boat watch and bird watching. I thought of grama because of her love of birds. It was truly amazing. After the morning adventure we went back to the lodge and had breakfast. We ended our time at the Napo lodge with the amazingly cool canopy walk. Wow! Talk about amazing views and nice hike to get there. We later took another nice boat ride to our next and final lodge ceibatop's. It's defiantly a step up. It's has hot water and a pool. Hahaha! ... Well I'll post again later. I love you guys all so much! I am having a great time.

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Day 1 in Ceiba Tops

We're in a super nice hotel now, with a pool and air conditioning. It's bittersweet but I look forward to seeing family again. Had an amazing night translating for the shaman. I love you and miss you Chris and I really look forward to our sleepover when I get home -Alicia

We are at our last stop in Peru, and I can't believe how fast it went. Today we went on the canopy walk, and the view was amazing. I miss you all, and can't wait to see you soon! Love you - Ben

We're at Ceiba Tops now, a really nice resort that's the last stop before we head to Panama. It's beautiful, but I'll miss our jungle life. The canopy walk was incredible, we got to stand on top of the world. Love you and see you soon! -Hannah

Hey everyone! I can't wait to come home and see you all but I also don't want to leave. Mom, I can't wait to tell you about a girl I met in the village yesterday. Love you see you all soon!

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Day 2 in Napo #2

Heyoooo it's Rachel again. So we also planted and chopped down trees at the village, and we played a giant, rainy, muddy soccer game against the kids after we gave them new soccer uniforms and cleats. It was so much fun, and it felt awesome to help the people of the village and bond with them. Overall, it'd been great here so far! I'll tell you more when I get back, and I love and miss you all so much, especially Mom and Dad! And Kathleen, I'm sending you a millions hugs again. I love you!! - Rachel :)

Hey you guys! Wow do I miss you but I am having a blast here. These experiences I am having have truly been some that have changed the way I look at life. The group has gotten so close. When you get to the Amazon the differences are put aside. We're not a group anymore but a family. I can't wait to share my Amazon adventures with you guys but I got a few more days here to make more. I hope you guys are having a good time at home. I love you guys like crazy. I'll post again later. -Bethany

Hi mommy!! Every day here gets more and more incredible. Our past 2 days were spent at the village of Urca Miraño, and we had the most incredible time. So excited to tell you all about it, love you to the moon and back. -Hannah

Hi familia! I had an awesome day the village today, (sorry Juan I gav away the moon necklace) we all connected and had a great day. Got lots of bug bites. Yo ma did Juan answer ur text? Lemme know what he said. And miss and love you so much!!!, See you in a few days- Renee

Yo it's Doyle still having a great time!

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Day 2 in Napo

Hey fam, the past two days have been incredible. We spent both days In the village of Urca Miraño. We played games with the kids, made books with the kids, learned about their community and so much more. It's honestly indescribable. I met a little boy named kioney. He became my little buddy for the two days and it was so sad to say goodbye to him and the village today. I can't wait to tell you more about it. Love and miss you guys. -Willow

Hi Mom, Dad, and Patrick! Just wanted to let you know I'm having the most amazing time here. Today was the most beautiful, special day of my life. Can't wait to share so many stories with you guys! Love Meg

Hi mom and dad, I've been having the time of my life down here and only wish I could have more time to see more. We spent the last two days in one of the local village communities and experienced their unique culture and lifestyle. I have a lot more to tell you that would be better in person and I can't wait to see you guys. By the way, how are the celtics doing?- Love Mike Pollard

Hey mom and potentially Brooke. Having fun down here. Hot as shit though. We went to a village and played games and other fun stuff. Hope all is well with both of you and see you guys soon. Love you- Liam

Hey mom and pa, we played soccer in a middle field in the rain today. I met a kid named Alex who gave me a necklace. I also got a save sunburn. Hope everything is well there, miss you guys and sadie. Love you - Ben

Hey mom, dad, and Sara/Bri/Tyler, these past two days have been absolutely incredible. Yesterday morning we were welcomed by hundreds of beautiful smiling faces of the Urca Miraño village and we spent today making books with the little ones and playing in a soccer tournament. I have so many amazing stories and moments I cannot wait to share with you guys. Miss and love you all so much -Anna

Hi emmers, mom and dad, how have you guys been doing? These past two days have been amazing. The people of the Urca Miraño village are the sweetest most gracious and genuinely happy people I've ever met. We played soccer and jump roped and I let a little boy take my camera and run around and take pictures with my camera,he was so happy. I didn't want to ever leave that village. I can't believe that we are coming home soon I love it here so much. But I'll see you guys on Sunday. Love you all so much -Kate

Hi family! The past few days have been so incredible! We worked with the village and I met so many incredible people. When we arrived both days, hundreds of very happy children welcomed us with open arms. We bonded with them as we danced, sang, wrote books, played games like soccer or Simon says, and canoe races. The people were so welcoming and happy we were there; it was amazing and I didn't want to leave. No where else have I ever experienced this embrace with just only two days of knowing people. Even with the language barrier I got to know a few kids really well. I can't wait to share more with everyone. I hope you are all having a great vacation! I can't believe I will see you in just a few days now. Love and miss you all! -Caitlin

Hey fam! It's Rachel! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, but we have just been so busy and they've been some of the best days of my life. Yesterday and today, we went to a village and worked with the children there. We made books with the kids to bring back to Farley, had canoe races, went swimming, dance

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Day 1 at Urca Miraño

Flat Stanley made his way to the kids in the village!

 

 

 

 

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Volleyball en un Lugar especial

Playing volleyball with the workers at Napo!

Liam and his best Friend Raul.

 

 

 

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Shaman visit

 

Today we moved to our next lodge, explornapo. We met with a shaman who painted our faces with saffron and then performed an energy renewal ceremony on each of us. It was absolutely amazing. Love you and miss you

-Kate, Nicole and Caitlin

 

Hello to our families!! We are currently playing Game of Things in the dining room and just got back from visiting a shaman who performed an energy cleansing ceremony for each one of us and painted our faces with saffron; it was absolutely magical. When we got back, we gave the 21 workers at the lodge donation bags for them and their families, an opportunity that not every group is able to experience. We are having the trip of a lifetime and can't wait to share the rest of our adventures! Love and miss you all!!

 

Much love, Anna, Lucy, Courtney, Molly, Reneé, Maddie

 

Yo yo yo I'm back with my homies. Flat Stanley couldn't make this selfie because he was chillin with the shaman (Don Julio). Shout out to the fam, how's Sadie? Having a blast here, love and miss you all - Ben Smith

Hey Mom Luke and Allie, having a great time down here and became closer with a lot of people. Hope you're able to deal with everyone without me there mom.

Hey Ma, it's Erik. Sorry I haven't been posting but I'm having a great time! Love you! And for Randy, take good care of Ma! Love you both

Hey everyone! I'm getting eaten alive. Having so much fun love you all -Maddie G.

We swam in the river and then went to see the shaman. He did a healing chant for all of us. I'm having fun but my knee is in bad shape. I love you mom, dad and Chris -Alicia

Hey guys! Today was awesome. We swam in the Napo and saw the shaman. It was so unreal!! I got a special present for caits baby and can't wait to show her!! Love you all! Hugs for everyone

 

 

 

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Last morning in Explorama

We are braiding hair and relaxing in the hammock hut :)

 

 

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Day 2 in Peru

Hola! Today we went on a morning boat ride, visited the Yagua community (after a trek through the muddy jungle) and bought some stuff. Then we went for a refreshing swim off the boat dock and went piranha fishing. Tonight we will finish our time at Explorama Lodge with a night boat ride and stargazing

Hi I caught a piranha today! Hope everyone is having a great time! Miss everyone -Renee

Hey fam, having a great time in the Amazon and already becoming close with everyone. Second year in a row and still haven't caught a fish tho.. -Jacx

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I have not gotten lost! I almost fought a piranha but last minute it fell off the hook. I'm having so much fun. Miss you all -Maddie G.

Hi mom and dad and Emilia !! Today I bought a blowgun just because so that was cool and dad I figured we can use it to shoot em when she's being annoying aka always. I also caught no piranhas when we went fishing for them so that was dumb and that means all my years on murray have been for nothing but it was still amazingly fun. Its beyond beautiful and amazing here. Oh I also saw a baby sloth today so holla. Tell Marlee and papa hi. Anyways i love and miss you all. -Kate

Hi fam bam, can't even put into words how much fun I am having. It's unbelievable here and I can't wait to tell you all about it! I swam In the jungle today, saw a sloth, and got to visit the Yagua village, and much more. So yeah, today has been pretty great! Love and miss you guys! -Willow

Hi fam! It's Rachel!!!! Today has been absolutely amazing. I got to dance the snake dance with the Yagua women, bought a blowgun, and go piranha fishing (but I failed miserably and didn't catch and fish). I also got to see pink Dolphins. PINK DOLPHINS! They were really cool and came right up to our boat. I also swam in the Amazon River and had a solid nap. It was a good day! Now I'm super hungry and ready for dinner, and then we are going stargazing tonight! I'm so excited! I love and miss you all, and Kathleen, I'm sending you a million hugs. - Rachel :)

Hi fam! I don't even know where to begin with how amazing this place is. From falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle to swimming in the Amazon River, today has been one of the greasiest days ever. I saw three pink dolphins today while going on a boat ride, and then went fishing for piranhas! I love it here!!! Miss and love you all! -Anna:)

Hey ma it's Liam. Having lots of fun. Not really sure when or if I'll post again but I love you and I hope you're gonna have fun in DC- Liam

Hi family and friends! I'm having such am incredible time. I feel so blessed to have good health, the money and the opportunity to travel and experience such a beautiful place. My favorite parts of the day were seeing the pink Dolphins, that came right up to our boat, and dancing with the Yagua people!! I can't wait to share more about my trip! Miss you a lot! -Caitlin

Hi mom and dad and Lauryn! I'm alive. You can stop cryin now mom. Sorry I never got to blog before today. It is absolutely beautiful here. Miss you guys and love you guys

Hi mom and dad and Chris. It's so beautiful here, every night is lit up with a chorus of insects and everything is green and vibrant. The Yagua people were friendly and I got some gifts for you. I love and miss you -Alicia

Hi Mamaduce and Ca$hMoney Ed, today I swam in the Amazon River and saw pink Dolphins. Then, I got a really bad headache. Alas, I am still alive and anxious for dinner because the food is wicked. Today I also pet a baby sloth and traded with the Yagua people which was pretty nifty. I found the perfect gift for you guys and Steffen and maybe Brian if he cuts his hair by the time I get back. I hope DC is awesome and you are all relaxing with your single child, see you in a week! Love you all.

Yo yo yo if your favorite son (obviously) Ben. I caught 5 piranhas today, and swam in the Amazon near Dolphins. I'm having a blast, and hope everything is well in mass. P.s. Please fix the car before I get home :) - Ben Smith

 

Hey guys! It's Bethany. I am having a great time. We wake up nice and early and the days feel long but let me tell you it's a defiantly worth it . I love you guys and I will post again later!

 

The Yagua Community

 

Justin Doyle with the piranha he caught

Lucy Small with the small fish she caught

Lizzie Hydro caught 3 piranhas

Lucy and Renee with the macaw

 

 

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Lisa Marcheterre Message

Lisa! Did you have that baby nugget of a girl yet!?

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Good Morning From Panama!

Hi everyone! I'm having such an amazing time here in Panama! It is very hot but it's not too bad. Yesterday we got to go the Panama Canal and we got a tour of the city. Mom, Dad, Ryan, have a safe flight to Florida. Miss you lots and can't wait to share more of my experience with you all. Love you!

Caitlin

 

having a lot of fun, it's so beautiful in panama and very lively. Mom and dad, I love and miss you. Chris I love you very much and I miss you, thank you for the letter, i love it.

-Alicia

We're having so much fun in Panama!! Can't wait to head into the rainforest!:)

We're on our way to the airport to head to Iquitos this morning!

-Hannah, Anna & Willow

Hi everyone!! Miss and love everyone, mom have a safe flight to floridaaaaa and missss ha and love ya Juan

-Renee

Hey guys,

It's Bethany. Just wanted to let you guys know I'm safe and having such a great time. It's beautiful here. I love you guys. I'll post again later!

 

Hey! It's Rachel! I just wanted to say I'm here, I'm safe, and I'm having a great time! Kathleen, I love and miss you and hope you are having fun at home! I love you too Mom! And Dad! I'll post again later!

 

Hello family it's Kate. I am here safely in panama and we are leaving today for Iquitos. Dad you'd love the Panama Canal, mom you'd love it here but it's hot and em panama is a lot nicer than Belize. I'll blog again soon, love you guys!!

 

 

Hi everyone. It's Nicole. Just wanted to let you know it's amazing here and we are leaving for Iquitos today. I'll blog soon, love you guys!!

 

Hi Mamaduce and Ca$hmoney Ed, to the Amazon we head, and I am not dead(: Love you guys & Steffen

 

Yo its Doyle. Having a blast!

Hi mom it's Molly! Having so much fun in panama, headed to Peru now :)

Don't worry mom, I'm alive. - Lizzie

Hey mom, esta es Jacx, having a great time in Panama right now

 

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Day 1 Panama City

Dinner at Casa Blanca in Plaza Boulivar with the gentelmans club. Celebrating Tony's birthday in style. (Mike Paquette, Mike Pollard, Liam Haley, Jesse Gould, Jacx Cannistraro, Justin Doyle, Ben Smith, Richy Fonseca)

 

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

Off to a great start! Me and my buddy Stanley are about to board our flight. The airport was pretty quiet since we got here at 6:30 A.M. Everyone's drinking their Starbucks and hanging out by the terminal. (Mike Paquette, Molly Sullivan and Mrs. Cothran AKA Mom)

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