On our way from Asa Wright Nature Reserve to Kuoni Swamp, the road was blocked by a huge tree. The men in the car in front produced a chain saw and machete. We pulled branches away until we realized that they were covered in ants. The ants were biting ants!!! Afterwards Jeremy had to undress in the taxi and removed several of them which had become attached in the the most sentitive of places. The taxi, the size of a small mini bus, managed to pass on the right of the picture with 2 inches to clear. The other way round was five hours longer.
As we passed through the swamp, we had this lovely snake pointed out to us. He/she (how do you tell?) was just above our heads.
The view down the swamp from our (hired) boat.
These red dots are scarlet ibis roosting for the night. Believe me we were a long way away from them and it was not possible to see even red dots with the naked eye! 
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Greetings from soggy Bletchley, intrepid travellers!
VERY belated thanks for the birthday card...as if you hadn't enough to keep you busy! Also thanks for sharing your travels with us landlubbers.
Afraid we can't compete on excitement. Our congrats to the newly-weds and prayers and sympathy to Emily and Ben. We've been there and come through. Safe travels. Anne& Bill
Good to read about your travels.
Ben's news about the tumour (lack ) of invasion is excellent - though he has obviously had a hard time with his operations. The outlook should be excellent.
Good luck on your travels and happy Christmas
Love Hal, Ruth, Ewan and Tom
We saw Ben and Emily on Saturday to deliver the family Christmas presents. they were ion good form and Ben is on the way to recover, I am relieved to report.
E said you welcomed comments on your blog . It's a very good site and we will follow from now on.
Have a very Happy Christmas whilst we shiver in heavy snow and ice!
Very best wishes
Christopher and Christine
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