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I remember talking to Joe Kane (of "Running the Amazon" fame) many years ago. Is there a reasonable way to get to Iquitos from Lima without emulating "Fitzgaroldo?"

Cargo flights? Star Airlines?
 
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wow great photos! i would like to take both courses as well woodland and jungle. i was wondering how would i fly and transport my knives or machete? do i put it in the case and check it without telling the airport? i am sure this question had came up before.
 
R.A.T. said:
We've gotten deals into Lima for less than 500 bucks sometimes. Problem is Lan charging so much to get into Iquitos.
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Jeff, you and Mike need to get your Peruvian residency, only $128 return taxes incl for Lima - Iquitos return on LAN, $683 for non-residents, I'm not sure how they get away with that, it could never happen anywhere else!

Check out STAR PERU, I've flown with them many times and they are pretty decent (they used to be called "STAR UP PERU", something lost in translation there, glad they changed the name !), they operate BAe 146's, which are quite comfortable. I just checked and as far as I can tell, they are offering the LAN residents-only price to everyone, about ~$140 return taxes incl. You will probably need to book online or call the agency office directly in Lima, I don't think they are part of IATA so your travel agent probably can't book them.
 

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mckrob said:
Jeff, you and Mike need to get your Peruvian residency, only $128 return taxes incl for Lima - Iquitos return on LAN, $683 for non-residents, I'm not sure how they get away with that, it could never happen anywhere else!

Check out STAR PERU, I've flown with them many times and they are pretty decent (they used to be called "STAR UP PERU", something lost in translation there, glad they changed the name !), they operate BAe 146's, which are quite comfortable. I just checked and as far as I can tell, they are offering the LAN residents-only price to everyone, about ~$140 return taxes incl. You will probably need to book online or call the agency office directly in Lima, I don't think they are part of IATA so your travel agent probably can't book them.
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I won't be much help on this issue ... I go milair. But, I know my friend Mckrob knows of what he speaks!
 
One day I am going to be there for sure. That is living! To learn from Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin would be a huge honor, and if you can survive in that jungle you can make it anywhere. Most anywhere else would be a walk in the park. When you guys post pictures like that it makes me want to but an ESEE Lite Machete, that is next on the list now.:D
 
Mr. Tactical said:
wow great photos! i would like to take both courses as well woodland and jungle. i was wondering how would i fly and transport my knives or machete? do i put it in the case and check it without telling the airport? i am sure this question had came up before.
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No need to declare them at check in. The TSA may steal them though. When going through Peruvian customs just tell them "la selva". Of course, they may steal them too. No guarantees.
 
chavez556 said:
Why do you have to cut the teeth out?
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If they're still live and kicking then the teeth have to go because they hurt like hell when when they nip a finger. In SA you cook head and all on the fish so not cutting the head off.
 
Is it just a cultural thing or is the head as tasty as the rest of the fish? Does that also mean you cook 'em alive? They must try to jump out of the fire if that's the case.
 
You eat the head too. No, they're not alive, we gut them before putting them on the fire
 
Hey Jeff,

Do you ever have any Diabetics on your trips? or maybe someone with an illness that requires medication on a daily basis? just wondering how that works and if it's possible.
I have thought many times about taking one of your trips or something like it but being a Diabetic that takes about 6 shots of insulin a day might not do too well. I think the biggest concern of mine is keeping the insulin cold.

I have been using these for my insulin when I go on trips to the mountains.
 
Never had an insulin dependent diabetic on the trip. Question: does the insulin absolutely have to stay cold? One thing we could do for someone like yourself is carry an ice chest and have a boat guy make every other day trips to a village that has ice then meet us at very points along the river we're working. That still is not going to solve the travel through the bush unless you carried a cold pack.
 
Only reason I ask if is it is an absolute necessity for staying cold for week is getting timing together with a runner down there is hit and miss. They may show up, they may not. Next question: what happens to insulin if it gets to room temperature?
 
nice pictures!
i especially like how he is gutting that piranha with an ESEE-5...

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R.A.T. said:
Only reason I ask if is it is an absolute necessity for staying cold for week is getting timing together with a runner down there is hit and miss. They may show up, they may not. Next question: what happens to insulin if it gets to room temperature?
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Room temp is ok, not ideal but ok. If it goes above 90 degrees or gets frozen, it then no longer works as it should, it's not lethal or anything it just doesn't work properly, this in return causes high blood sugars that lead to coma and possibly death if not treated quickly. I have a small pouch that stays cold for days after i submerge it in water for a few minutes. I use it all the time when I'm in the mountains and away from a fridge, just need to find water, submerge it for 10 minutes and then the pack stays cold for several days. and of course I always EDC a small container of high glucose tablets for when I have a low blood sugar, that also can lead to coma and death if it gets too low. it really does suck and makes it very hard to be out in the mountains and do well, but I prepare and manage very well. :D
 
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