Boat trips up the Amazon are often in the minds of travelers as one of the most exotic ways to experience South America. The reality is often far from the truth and these trips are not for everybody. Dan and Ryan describe their Amazon river journey:

“On the upper deck, the table was next to the men’s #1 stalls which doubled as showers which were 2′ X 2′ rooms with a hole in the ground and a valve for the shower. To shower you latterly stood in piss. Due to the close proximity of the eating table to the latrines and due to the large quantities of beer everyone aboard the over crowded boat was drinking you can imagine the olfactory sensations you experienced while eating or waiting to eat. On the bottom deck were the men’s #2 stalls directly below the #1 stalls. You couldn’t do your business without a light golden shower from the #1 stalls above due to the leaks in the floor. Moving aft, or backwards from there, the exposed engine room bellowed exhaust and diesel fumes which merged with the noxious fumes from the heads before reaching the dining table. Anyone still hungry? Bon apitit!”

Sounds fun. Be sure to read about other travel adventures on their site.