Today

Today has been really beautiful so far. Woke up with the sounds of the jungle at dawn went to the Rio Negri where I practiced yoga then went swimming bathing in the Negri. I found out the river is black like tea because of specific plants that are common along this part of the river, also making the river rather acidic and decreasing the number of mosquitoes here which I am thankful for. . Went back to theplace I am squatting-- staying and did laundry -- its been a while then went over too Hozi and Lehjandro home where Aiko and I shang out for a while meeting a Do hunter whoextended an invitation to go to the Jungle next week. I am told it may happen or may not but if it does I would likely go next Wednesday for a few nights. I think it would be quite an opportunity if I can go but as with everything else I have some trepidation. I am also trying to learn some Portugese and Hozin and Aiko have been kind enough to help me. Last night I missed the guide who came by the casa while I was out. Perhaps over the weekend I will make a trip with him also but getting the proper permissions to go into indigineous areas is hard to do. Later today Aiko and I may go for a hike and or a swim. Either way a beautiful and easy day just walking around meeting people spending long times sitting listening and speaking when I can understand.