The Wasai River Lodge was situated on the banks of the Tambopata River, a short walk from the jetty to the main lodge and the cabins.  The tour group arrived back at the lodge at around four pm and they all split up as they headed for their individual residences.  Stefan was staying in Lodge Number fourteen, which was a large open plan house on short stilts, wooden walls and floors, with a thatch roof that was open around the edges, to let in fresh air.  This early in December it was already blisteringly hot and humid, and without the ventilation the accommodations would have been unbearable.  As he entered the lodge he pulled open all the lace curtains which covered the doors and windows, to try and get some air circulating, before tossing his camera case on one of the two double beds wi...

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