Amazon Amazon Headwaters Headwaters Expedition Expedition Peter ZehrenPeter Zehren

In 2003 I ventured to the Headwaters In 2003 I ventured to the Headwaters of the Amazon in Boliviaof the Amazon in Bolivia

My view of the world was enhanced My view of the world was enhanced through new places, ideas and ways of through new places, ideas and ways of

being.being.

My Journey took numerous directions and My Journey took numerous directions and pathways that could not be rushed.pathways that could not be rushed.

Over rocky obstacles, against the current, Over rocky obstacles, against the current, around bends, the muddy powerful amazon around bends, the muddy powerful amazon

rages on.rages on.

In fascination, I watched the capybara In fascination, I watched the capybara and other wildlife, their dexterity and and other wildlife, their dexterity and

adaptability.adaptability.

Staying at an eco-lodge allowed me to Staying at an eco-lodge allowed me to learn learn

from native people about their rainforest.from native people about their rainforest.

Beauty was all around, day and night.Beauty was all around, day and night.

An excursion further up the river An excursion further up the river brought me to a native village. brought me to a native village.

Sharing stories built a closer connection.Sharing stories built a closer connection.

Making YarnMaking Yarn Carving CraftsCarving Crafts

I was reminded life can be simple and I was reminded life can be simple and joyful.joyful.

There is so much to learn from the world There is so much to learn from the world around us. Take time, explore.around us. Take time, explore.

As a leader, the Amazon Excursion taught As a leader, the Amazon Excursion taught me to relax, observe and remain open to me to relax, observe and remain open to

new ideas.new ideas.

© 2013 Zehren Consulting, Peter Zehren