At the beach...

Yesterday afternoon in our boredom we decided to go for a drive. This is a common hobby for us, and therefore we find some neat spots. Not far from Shell I took a side road that led us the the banks of the Pastaza River. We had never been up close and personal with this river. We had always viewed it from a distance, a nearby road, an airplane, etc. We were quickly stunned by how huge this river is as you stand on it's banks. The rapids were huge, and you could hear boulders the size of small cars slamming into each other under the water. It was a fun time, and best of all, we had it all to ourselves. Our dog could run around without being bothered or being a bother, Brooklyn had her fill of sandbox playing, and I got to explore and take pictures. It was a fun time. We are sure to go back, especially since it is so close to home.