tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post6590151750304087281..comments2024-03-12T00:25:48.812-06:00Comments on Blog of Author Laura Resau: THE AMAZON!!! (Part 1-- Waorani Culture and Hiking with Pegonka)Laura Resauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492442901779966554noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-4083009041462333462015-04-17T08:49:36.242-06:002015-04-17T08:49:36.242-06:00Thanks, Richele! I know only one word in Waorani,...Thanks, Richele! I know only one word in Waorani, and it's WAPONI, which seems to be a positive, one-size-fits-all word (meaning: hi, what's up, good, cool, etc... It's not too much of a stretch to think it might translate to "Holy Moly" too. ;-)Laura Resauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492442901779966554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-21174589487440985332015-04-17T08:46:33.136-06:002015-04-17T08:46:33.136-06:00Thanks, Melissa! I was surprised by the length of...Thanks, Melissa! I was surprised by the length of the blowguns, too! The ones I got for Ian and my Lil Dude were significantly smaller-- they just barely fit into my suitcase. :-)Laura Resauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492442901779966554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-36199495521215744632015-04-17T08:30:10.049-06:002015-04-17T08:30:10.049-06:00this is incredible! I had no idea the blow guns we...this is incredible! I had no idea the blow guns were that long (among other things I had no idea about.)Melissa Taylorhttp://imaginationsoup.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-10841607817201518202015-03-04T12:18:31.519-07:002015-03-04T12:18:31.519-07:00Wow. Just, wow. So what's Waorani for "ho...Wow. Just, wow. So what's Waorani for "holy moly, how exciting"? That is mainly what I have to say in response to this awesome post. Incredible photos, too. And I'm fascinated by all the little details you shared. An anthropology dream trip. Can't wait for the next posts. Will be in touch soon! xo <br />RicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-89959004152604263162015-03-03T08:35:12.920-07:002015-03-03T08:35:12.920-07:00Leah-- Thanks for your comments! One cool thing ab...Leah-- Thanks for your comments! One cool thing about my trip is that I've been discovering that several other writer friends of mine have also had their own Amazon adventures! We should all get together and reminisce together...<br />:-)<br /><br />Big congrats on the Parents' Choice Award for LOST GIRL FOUND, by the way! So glad that good things are happening with the book.<br />Laura Resaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-39425412146205594882015-03-02T12:45:21.367-07:002015-03-02T12:45:21.367-07:00How very, very cool. I went to the Amazon in Peru...How very, very cool. I went to the Amazon in Peru many years ago and just loved it. I'm sure you are collecting (and will write) amazing stories based on this experience.LeahBassoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348632104748846893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-6774280589960162762015-03-01T14:15:09.819-07:002015-03-01T14:15:09.819-07:00Hey Lori!
Thanks for your nice comments. You kno...Hey Lori!<br /><br />Thanks for your nice comments. You know, I do actually have an idea for a book that's partly set in the Amazon... we'll see what happens with that!<br /><br />And how cool that your daughter is a kindred traveling spirit! I absolutely love that this has been a lifelong dream of hers. What an awesome girl. Stay tuned for my next few posts-- they might give you two some ideas. And of course, feel free to email when the time draws nearer and I can give you personalized advice... :-)Laura Resauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492442901779966554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-73370245818469276072015-03-01T14:12:00.213-07:002015-03-01T14:12:00.213-07:00Thanks for swinging by, Andrea! Yes, I felt really...Thanks for swinging by, Andrea! Yes, I felt really grateful to speak fluent Spanish-- we could go so much deeper in conversations that way. I heard some fascinating stories which I'll talk about in later posts... stuff that probably wouldn't have come up if we'd been talking through an interpreter. Now you'll just have to find some Amazonian groups that speak German... ;-)Laura Resauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492442901779966554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-14441123919102466652015-03-01T09:50:27.115-07:002015-03-01T09:50:27.115-07:00I need to use your posts as travel guides -- my da...I need to use your posts as travel guides -- my daughter has been planning a trip for us to the AMAZON when she promotes from 8th grade in 3 years! She's been planning it since she was 6. 😃Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435683062189946933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-53776593135169454232015-03-01T09:48:34.576-07:002015-03-01T09:48:34.576-07:00Truly AMAZING Laura!!!! I ❤️ your descriptions of ...Truly AMAZING Laura!!!! I ❤️ your descriptions of the sounds as "musical sculptures." Your perceptions are gorgeous. So jealous! Are you working on research for a new book? Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435683062189946933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-24951965813552718122015-02-27T12:22:18.544-07:002015-02-27T12:22:18.544-07:00Hi Laurita,
I concur, beautiful photos. I liked ...Hi Laurita,<br /><br />I concur, beautiful photos. I liked being close enough to see the perspiration beads on your guide's nose as he used the blow dart. Your cabin looked like a very special little retreat, too. It made me remember our S's & my trip to Ecuador... like we talked about, there were differences, but I think (this is obvious) that one of the main things that helps you connect so well is your Spanish. It will be so great that B can speak it, too, when you go back. Love,<br />Aandreamummerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371407466428437975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-26096860209143630012015-02-26T20:21:05.235-07:002015-02-26T20:21:05.235-07:00Xavier, I really enjoyed my experience at the lodg...Xavier, I really enjoyed my experience at the lodge-- you all do a fantastic job with it. Thanks for the link to the other projects-- I like your philosophy. Javier was an awesome tour guide, by the way. I have some great pics of him which I'll share in another post. :-)Laura Resaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-9996702297398107272015-02-26T20:18:11.116-07:002015-02-26T20:18:11.116-07:00Thanks for the advice, Katie. Yes, that's abo...Thanks for the advice, Katie. Yes, that's about the age I was thinking for Lil Dude. The tour guide said that eleven was about the youngest he'd seen on the tour. And oh my gosh, Katie-- I would've freaked out about the lack of working dials in the plane! Good thing you didn't find out till afterward... ;-) I sat next to the pilot on our tiny plane, and it was a tad nerve-wracking, even with the dials in working order... ;-)Laura Resaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-44656209134001554402015-02-26T20:14:46.662-07:002015-02-26T20:14:46.662-07:00Thanks, Amy... looking forward to telling you more...Thanks, Amy... looking forward to telling you more about it over lunch sometime!Laura Resaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-12232235865398603522015-02-26T16:25:28.943-07:002015-02-26T16:25:28.943-07:00Love this post, Laura. And what gorgeous photogra...Love this post, Laura. And what gorgeous photographs! Think about taking Lil Dude when he's 12 or 13. We took our son at that age to the rainforest and it was an amazing experience for all of us. We didn't know at the time (until our son who was sitting with the pilot told us) that the tiny plane we were in had no working dials -- pilot was flying with a hand-held GPS! The most amazing views, however. Like "giant broccoli" our son said. Can't wait for your next installment!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310731783645112479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-58645024602363004892015-02-26T14:24:51.003-07:002015-02-26T14:24:51.003-07:00Hi Laura, I´m Xavier Project Manager of the Huaora...Hi Laura, I´m Xavier Project Manager of the Huaorani Ecolodge, Javier the tour guide that was with you during the trip share with mi your blog.<br />I`m very happy that you enjoy your experience learning and sharing with the Huaorani People during your trip, you are know contributing to this conservation project that has as a main goal to protect the Amazon rain forest through eco tourism, involving the local community for this achievement, I invite you to look Tropic Ecological adventures website www.conservationecuador.com there you can find many other community based and conservation projects that we are running all around Ecuador.<br /><br />SaludosXavier Neiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214824605713956731.post-50016544961211485942015-02-26T13:05:37.021-07:002015-02-26T13:05:37.021-07:00What an amazing adventure! Looks like you had a wo...What an amazing adventure! Looks like you had a wonderful time Laura!Amy Kathleen Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354811275670786851noreply@blogger.com