Capybaras Near The Tuichi River In The Amazon (08/23/19) — Image by kenne
The capybara has a heavy, barrel-shaped body and short head, with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of its body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. Its sweat glands can be found in the surface of the hairy portions of its skin, an unusual trait among rodents. The animal lacks down hair, and its guard hair differs little from over hair.
Capybaras have slightly webbed feet and vestigial tails. Their hind legs are slightly longer than their forelegs; they have three toes on their rear feet and four toes on their front feet. Their muzzles are blunt, with nostrils, and the eyes and ears are near the top of their heads. Capybaras are herbivores, grazing mainly on grasses and aquatic plants, as well as fruit and tree bark. —Source: Wikipedia
Amazon Rainforest Sunset (August 2019) — Image by kenne
Spending time on the river walking its banks, seeing the variety of wildlife, that lingers there, makes for beautiful paintings and photographs, for people to admire.
San Pablo De Tiquina, Bolivia (August 2019) — B&W HDR Image by kenne
San Pablo de Tiquina is a small town on the Strait of Tiquina. This passage connects the larger and smaller parts of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, connecting the road to the tourist town of Copacabana.
The poem Desiderata has shaped the lives of many and will continue to do so for years to come.
Desiderata
GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
La Paz Bolivia Street Scene (August 2019) — Image by kenne
To be born a man
She works so hard to make up for the sloth of her husband, and in the house (Pardon my surprise.) he's so inept and pompous, that of course he's the boss because he's a man!
If some poems get written, a person must have written them, but she just transcribed them. (Pardon my surprise.) If we're not sure who's the poet, why assume it was him? Because he's a man!
A smart, classy woman can't vote in elections, but the poorest felon can. (Pardon my surprise.) If he can just sign his name even an idiot can vote because he's a man!
He sins and drinks and gambles and in a backwards twist of luck she suffers, fights, and prays. (Pardon my surprise.) That we call her the "frail sex" and him the "strong sex" because he's a man!
She has to forgive him when he's unfaithful; but he can avenge himself. (Pardon my surprise.) In a similiar case he's allowed to kill her because he's a man!
Oh, privileged mortal you enjoy lifelong honor and perfect ease! For this, to get all this, it's enough for you to be born a man.
In August of 2019, we spent some time in La Paz, Bolivia, before flying over the Andes to the Madidi National Forest in the Amazon. While in La Paz, we went to the Gustu Resterarent. Opened by Dane and co-founder of four-time World’s Best Restaurant, Claus Meyer, in 2013 with grand ambitions to boost investment and training in Bolivia while also propelling the country on to the world’s gastronomic map. We choose one of the tasting menus. The food was artistically presented, each providing a memorable tasting experience.
Balsa Wood Rafting On The Tuichi River In The Bolivian Amazon (8/21/19) — Image by kenne
