ford the river!

today we made our way into the jungle to harvest some guayusa (a leaf from a tree which is used to make a caffeinated, nutrient rich, tea which is drank every morning in the amazon). but first muddly, hilly, trails arriving at a beautiful clear stream which we needed to cross. boy were we excited to make our way into the waist deep cold mountain steam - the perfect reward for walking in the heat!

and on the way back, we were sure to stop for longer and relax in the cool waters.