I spent two months in Belize when I was 15, in a very large clearing in the rainforest. We slept in bunkbeds in long canvas Army tents. Even though we had a communal gym type shower, many people including me, preferred to lather up in swim shorts, and then jump off a tree limb into a smaller tributary just before the tributary poured into the much larger and much more powerful, Belize River. When I was 19 and I moved away from a 200 person village in upstate New York, to live in a suburb outside the big city of Syracuse I felt so deeply lost inside. But then I remembered and thought about what I had experienced and felt in the jungle and other journeys to other wonderful places, and I suddenly realized the great importance of the joy of simplicity that I had felt in those summer months far from New York. You have such a jubilant light in your eyes at the videos end! There is a joy and peace that comes from discovering the truth that one feels in the jungle life that changes you for the remainder of your life on earth.
Wow David yes I couldn’t have said it better. The fast paced us lifestyle creates a need for more, I just loved having less and hope I can incorporate more simplicity into my life.
Pienso que debería haber muchas personas como usted para hacer enterder que debemos cuidar el planeta es genial como persona y como documentalista cuidece y que Dios le bendiga saludos Quito Ecuador
Wow! Alice this is the best you have done yet! It felt like I was watching a nat geo documentary. Ecuador is so beautiful. I have been once and this is making me want to go back for sure.
Amazing adventure Alice. A person can completely disconnect and take in a different world. I love this video and especially your exiting comments on how we should embrace a simple lifestyle over possessions, and focus on what's important. I have an open mind about food but I should mention that I had a difficulty watching you tasting that larva. You were great, thanks for sharing.
in my BUCKET LIST, actually to canoe/hike,camp the AMAZON. My son and his family live in Bolivia and I fell in love with the ruggedness of this part of the Americas. Love your vid.
Wow that would be incredible. You would love the triathalon they are having at Kapawi this fall it’s a canoe of the river, orienteering in the jungle and a swim I believe.
Would it be your intent to hike/canoe the entire length of the river, or just specific section of it? Some parts of the river, particularly in Brazil, are incredibly dangerous and basically unmonitored in terms of local police / military presence thus giving way to said areas being dominated primarily by pirates, smugglers, drug cartel boat-runners, and so on. A British expat woman was murdered by Amazon pirates not too long ago, she was canoeing and camping the whole river. They saw her tent erected on the riverbank and decided to just kill her, no specific reason, she didn't even really have anything of value to steal. But unfortunately for such people grown up in harsh environments, life is very cheap. Just something to bear in mind if your plan ever manifest. Take heed of where locals tell you not to go and where is dangerous.
Wow, amazing video! Especially the ending after 17. and 19. minute, with the message and the music... your open-hearted sharing is inspirative and made me think about resuming my own video creation! Have so much vlogs in my computer I haven't done because stupidly I was thinking it's not good enough or whatever nonsense..... :-) We should all say what we have to say. Thank you for this inspiration.
This brings back so many memories.. I did this trip and did ayahuasca with Sumpa the shaman and his tribe that you see in this video. It Changed my life! I dream of going back!!
Nice! Looks like you're having an amazing experience. I was privileged to spend 10 weeks in Peru and 6 of those weeks I lived in the Amazon. It was a life changing experience for sure. I really want to see a lot more of South America. Enjoy the AMAZON-ing experience and stay safe:)
@@AliceFordAdventures I had to quit a job to do it, but it was totally worth it lol. I watched your other video on Quito. What a beautiful city. You were brave enough to eat cuyes. I passed those up when I was in South America. You're doing awesome work with your videos.
Think I would enjoy visiting Kapawi Lodge. Interesting place. Can't beat natural remedies for ailments. I bet that many of the people who would refuse to eat the bug larvae would drink a diet cola instead...also interesting. I'm willing to eat bugs, but not seeking out the experience. Nature shows I've seen before are interesting and informative, but don't provide much human connection to the environment. Your videos do, which is appreciated.
Amazing video, Alice! I would probably eat roasted ants. Your trip reminds me of a dream I had some years back. My maiden name is Piera. In the dream some young people from South America, who I did not know, were telling me about a drink called Piera, named for a South American moth. When I woke up I googled Piera and found out it is the species name for a South American glass winged butterfly that lives on the forest floor of the Amazon rain forest and eats fermented fruit. Haetera piera is the butterfly! Did you see many butterflies while there? Thanks.
There is a sacred blue butterfly the Achuar Belice to embody the spirits of their ancestors. One landed right next to me while wandering in the rainforest and I saw many many other beautiful moths
If you had to eat one, Which bug would you eat? Grubs or ants?
Ants. I'm sure I ingested a few when I was a kid.
@@yobwoc1000 Good choice
Ants 🐜…
Maybe I'm crazy 🤪, but I have a taste for grubs. lol
None of them.
I spent two months in Belize when I was 15, in a very large clearing in the rainforest. We slept in bunkbeds in long canvas Army tents. Even though we had a communal gym type shower, many people including me, preferred to lather up in swim shorts, and then jump off a tree limb into a smaller tributary just before the tributary poured into the much larger and much more powerful, Belize River. When I was 19 and I moved away from a 200 person village in upstate New York, to live in a suburb outside the big city of Syracuse I felt so deeply lost inside. But then I remembered and thought about what I had experienced and felt in the jungle and other journeys to other wonderful places, and I suddenly realized the great importance of the joy of simplicity that I had felt in those summer months far from New York. You have such a jubilant light in your eyes at the videos end! There is a joy and peace that comes from discovering the truth that one feels in the jungle life that changes you for the remainder of your life on earth.
Wow David yes I couldn’t have said it better. The fast paced us lifestyle creates a need for more, I just loved having less and hope I can incorporate more simplicity into my life.
Your videos are more and more polished and professional!
Thanks so much! Certainly taking every trip as an opportunity to grow
Pienso que debería haber muchas personas como usted para hacer enterder que debemos cuidar el planeta es genial como persona y como documentalista cuidece y que Dios le bendiga saludos Quito Ecuador
Great Job, Alice!!
Nice...I like
Wow! Alice this is the best you have done yet! It felt like I was watching a nat geo documentary. Ecuador is so beautiful. I have been once and this is making me want to go back for sure.
Thank you so much
Awesome video and beautiful nature 😍😍❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
Alice thanks a lot for taking us into the amazon⛰️
Amazing adventure Alice. A person can completely disconnect and take in a different world. I love this video and especially your exiting comments on how we should embrace a simple lifestyle over possessions, and focus on what's important. I have an open mind about food but I should mention that I had a difficulty watching you tasting that larva. You were great, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much. Really glad to be able to bring this part of the world to more people
Fun vlog, and the sounds are incredible! Stay safe Alice, and thanks for taking us on your adventures! ☺️
Thanks for watching. Those jungle noises… hard to forget
AWESOME as always, well done and stay safe. Grubs for sure, roasted
Thank you Patrick. I didn’t get to try the ants as they weren’t in season but I imagine the grubs have a bit more calories
Thank you Alice for taking me along with you on your journey great video
Glad you enjoyed the video
That was so good, Alice. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the journey Alice.
Thanks for coming on the journey
Impresive Vid, thank you
Thank you for watching
Nice job!
I really wish you would have covered more of the Chicha culture!
Were you able to visit their actual village and the school?
Great video Alice! 👍…
Thanks Norman
Reminds me of your Northern Norway trip…
@@normancarbajal5154 Yess 🙌
Amazing avanture Alince👍👍
The best way for me to experience the Amazon Rainforest? Watch an Alice Ford travelogue on UA-cam. Thanks for showing us this unique world.
♥️ thanks John
@@AliceFordAdventures Also enjoyed the bush flying intro!
in my BUCKET LIST, actually to canoe/hike,camp the AMAZON. My son and his family live in Bolivia and I fell in love with the ruggedness of this part of the Americas.
Love your vid.
Wow that would be incredible. You would love the triathalon they are having at Kapawi this fall it’s a canoe of the river, orienteering in the jungle and a swim I believe.
Would it be your intent to hike/canoe the entire length of the river, or just specific section of it? Some parts of the river, particularly in Brazil, are incredibly dangerous and basically unmonitored in terms of local police / military presence thus giving way to said areas being dominated primarily by pirates, smugglers, drug cartel boat-runners, and so on.
A British expat woman was murdered by Amazon pirates not too long ago, she was canoeing and camping the whole river. They saw her tent erected on the riverbank and decided to just kill her, no specific reason, she didn't even really have anything of value to steal. But unfortunately for such people grown up in harsh environments, life is very cheap. Just something to bear in mind if your plan ever manifest. Take heed of where locals tell you not to go and where is dangerous.
Thanks so much for sharing this video, super informative, and your passion shines as always this is a must destination]
Thank you for watching it.
Wow, amazing video! Especially the ending after 17. and 19. minute, with the message and the music... your open-hearted sharing is inspirative and made me think about resuming my own video creation! Have so much vlogs in my computer I haven't done because stupidly I was thinking it's not good enough or whatever nonsense..... :-) We should all say what we have to say. Thank you for this inspiration.
Nice video Alice!
Thanks Mike. Hope you’re well. Missing the old days at the gym
Very Interesting...sure like to have your job...smile...Nice I like.
Aahhh! Bugs!! Unique adventure, congratulations
This brings back so many memories.. I did this trip and did ayahuasca with Sumpa the shaman and his tribe that you see in this video. It Changed my life! I dream of going back!!
Julie, That is wonderful. They are so amazing, what wonderful people.
😊
@Alice Ford I support the Wayusenza Achuar Community w school supplies and other help ..In Dec I am going to visit them
Thats Fantastic
Nice! Looks like you're having an amazing experience. I was privileged to spend 10 weeks in Peru and 6 of those weeks I lived in the Amazon. It was a life changing experience for sure. I really want to see a lot more of South America. Enjoy the AMAZON-ing experience and stay safe:)
Wow that must have been incredible. Would have loved to spend more time there myself
@@AliceFordAdventures I had to quit a job to do it, but it was totally worth it lol. I watched your other video on Quito. What a beautiful city. You were brave enough to eat cuyes. I passed those up when I was in South America. You're doing awesome work with your videos.
@@seektruth707 well worth it indeed. Thanks so much it was quite tasty
Think I would enjoy visiting Kapawi Lodge. Interesting place. Can't beat natural remedies for ailments. I bet that many of the people who would refuse to eat the bug larvae would drink a diet cola instead...also interesting. I'm willing to eat bugs, but not seeking out the experience. Nature shows I've seen before are interesting and informative, but don't provide much human connection to the environment. Your videos do, which is appreciated.
You’d love the lodge, it’s peaceful, the noises in the jungle are intoxicating and so are the people there
Amazing video, Alice! I would probably eat roasted ants. Your trip reminds me of a dream I had some years back. My maiden name is Piera. In the dream some young people from South America, who I did not know, were telling me about a drink called Piera, named for a South American moth. When I woke up I googled Piera and found out it is the species name for a South American glass winged butterfly that lives on the forest floor of the Amazon rain forest and eats fermented fruit. Haetera piera is the butterfly! Did you see many butterflies while there? Thanks.
There is a sacred blue butterfly the Achuar Belice to embody the spirits of their ancestors. One landed right next to me while wandering in the rainforest and I saw many many other beautiful moths
I’m jealous. I would to love to make that trip but the bugs are to big
next time do the aya ceremony!
What magnification Binoculars did you have?
I am sad to say I do not know the answer to that. The lodge provided binoculours which were far superior to what I brought
Hi alice, I know im a little late to the party, but did the achuar people give you the name they call their territory?
I’m afraid I failed to ask that question but it stretches across borders and countries
🙋 Alice 🍎🍏🍊🍌
Just for the sake of clarity: Did you ingest any Ayahuasca?
No i did not
@@AliceFordAdventures I see. Perhaps, that will be an adventure for another video.
Pero está en inglés. Debería estar subtitulada en español
I will have some uploaded
Grubs
Alice thanks a lot for taking us into the amazon⛰️
You’re welcome