Topic: Floating in a tropical river, Day 1 of 6: Adventure on the road @The Rolia Forum of Houston

Floating in a tropical river, Day 1 of 6: Adventure on the road -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {5981} (#1601@4096) +6

I don't know if I would travel this way myself
It seems very interesting and kind of sketchy. I don’t think it’s the kind of travel for normal ordinary people, it takes a lot of gut… But good for you for being so brave.

I think it’s better to know more about Spanish if you really want to travel in South America though… and good writing by the way :)
-sunnyjclim(Sunny); 2015-9-9 {358} (#1613@4096) +3

It takes some time and experience to feel comfortable to travel in a backpacking way. Along my trips I've met numerous young backpackers. Many of them just finished high school. -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2015-11-5 (#1853@4096)

Floating in a tropical river, Day 2 of 6: River trip starts -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {6435} (#1620@4096) +1
Floating in a tropical river, Day 3 of 6: Fishing in the river -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {6450} (#1664@4096) +1
Floating in a tropical river, Day 4: Catching fish -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {5409} (#1692@4096) +1

For catching fish with bare hands? :) -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2015-10-4 (#1694@4096)

For being a good guide and a handyman. :) -littlesweetbean(Café); 2015-10-4 (#1695@4096)

Floating in a tropical river, Day 5 of 6: Wild macaws -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {4949} (#1696@4096) +1
Floating in a tropical river, Day 6 of 6: It rains finally. -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2023-1-23 {4078} (#1740@4096) +1
Just found that my American friend Kim, who I met in my Ecuador trip, also took the same adventure! -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-4 {1149} (#4084@4096)
Some of the best memories in life are from traveling. -myoldguns(); 2018-11-4 (#4085@4096) +2

Exactly! Read a thousand books, travel a thousand miles... -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-4 (#4088@4096)

You read more and go further. :D -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-4 (#4092@4096)

Thanks for sharing. I think it's an interesting but scary experience! It's an adventure but not tourism. Did you feel comfortable and peaceful to float on the river for 6 days (not a short time) ,especially when you were having language issues and equipped simply? -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-11 {68} (#4131@4096) +1

Hello new friends, it's my first time to visit the Rolia english version. Please feel free to let me know the errors and mistakes in my english writing. Thanks! -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-11 (#4132@4096) +1

Welcome! Your writing is amazing. No need to worry about mistakes, if there is any. It's like the way we use Chinese: there might be errors but we are not concerned. -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-12 (#4135@4096)

I was expecting to have a group of guests. So when I confirmed that I was the only one, I was quite disappointed. But I felt peaceful. It was not a comfortable trip though. Very primitive. :) -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-12 (#4134@4096)

Perhaps your name, Prince Sailor, makes you brave to face that type of adventures, doesn't it? 😁😁 -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-13 (#4138@4096)

It's just not as comfy as staying in a 5-star resort. But throughout the trip I was like a prince: no need to work, someone cooked for me... isn't it amazing? :D -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-13 (#4142@4096)

Yes, that real 1:1 small group services of both guide and hospitality. -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-13 (#4146@4096) +1

Perhaps you have had lots of experience and skills of living near and on the sea? -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-13 (#4140@4096)

Not really. :p I don't know how to sail, how to fish using a net, etc... -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-13 (#4143@4096)

Could I know how much (roughly) did you pay for the guide or the travel agency? Please don't be offended. I have no intention to dig your privacy numbers,but just want to learn the local economic conditions and estimate the possible public safety issues for travellers. Thanks for your understanding. -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-13 {146} (#4144@4096)

I paid the agency. Around USD $320. It's an expensive one according to Bolivia standard. Regarding safety, Latin American countries are not so good on this issue, especially in big cities. Avoid going out after sunset. -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-13 (#4150@4096)

6 days' adventure for $320. The cost is low. It's a good deal as long as no robbery or other safety issues. -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-14 (#4167@4096)

The service is minimum though... :D Among the several Latin American countries I've been too, Bolivia is safer, especially in the countryside. -sailor(Ocean & Mountain); 2018-11-14 (#4175@4096)

Thanks for sharing your adventure experience! -sunshinecanada(Sunshine Canada); 2018-11-18 (#4184@4096)

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