Iquitos
Witch Doctors and Local Villages
We had the opportunity to visit a real life witch doctor. He showed us all manner of potions and concoctions that presumably cured everything from the common cold, to snake bites, to male patterned baldness! Lots of herbs were grown near by and most of the animals used as ingredients were never too far away. Its like having your own supermarket in your backyard!
We also visited a local village near our campground where we had an opportunity to learn how to use blow guns. Needless to say I was pretty lousy. However, Lauren had a natural knack for it! The main souvenir they sold was…you guessed it…blow guns!

