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Fortunately for us, our 35-year-old guide, Jorge (George), was brought up in the Jungle environment and had seven different mentors who had taught him the healing and medicinal powers of pretty well every plant and tree we came across. From curing prostrate cancer, to antidotes for Viper poison, to cures for almost any ailment – the jungle holds the secrets. We discovered so much, but were left with the feeling we still had much to learn. Rubbing crushed termites on your body keeps away mosquitoes (the Formic acid); Certain vines can be cut and pure water flows…… ; bark from certain trees can be brewed into a strong cleanser and aphrodisiac. But the Jungle is also full of dangers, as we found out. Apart from the hot, humid climate, (even at 5 am!) We experienced grass that cut our legs like a sharp knife; Army ants that can literally sting you to death; Spiders that cover your whole hand (Tarantulas); snakes on the trail that make you jump two meters in the air!