Two days before Christmas 2008 we were going to the jungle. I travelled through Ecuador with a Dutch Djoser group. We arrived with the boat at the lodge. The first impression was good, because we had our first welcome drink during that trip.
After the drink we were escorted to our cabins. I expected basic circumstances, not this! No standing in line for one shower and one toilet and no candles to light up the night. Every cabin had its own bathroom, toilet, electricity and a hammock on the porch! What is that sound? The horn sounded for a 3 course diner. Water for free, a cold beer for a few dollars.
The next morning we had a guided tour through the rain forest. That was good fun, but warm. The guide showed plants and trees with healing fluid. One guy from the group had sore gums. We rubbed some 'devils blood' on it and after a few hours the sore gums were gone! The raft in a tube over the river was a good start of Christmas Eve; snacks with sangria, diner with fine wine and a campfire with local musicians.