This last one is almost funny… now. In the middle of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, we used to say that you should always check your shoes before putting them on. Between humidity and insects, you never know what might be lurking inside. <\/p>\n\n
One morning, Matt slips his foot into his shoe without checking. He immediately feels something abnormal. He withdraws his foot in a split second and throws the shoe away. A small mygale quietly emerges. More fear than harm, fortunately. <\/p>\n\n
We shuddered for a few minutes, then laughed it off. Since then, checking your shoes has become an absolute reflex, whatever the country. <\/p>\n\n
Travelling means accepting that things don’t always go according to plan. We were stressed at the time, and sometimes exhausted, but today they form an integral part of our most vivid memories. Of course, we’ve got plenty more to tell. We’ll keep them all to ourselves for a future article! <\/p>\n\n
Don’t hesitate to tell us about yours in the comments, because in the end, at the time, we often feel alone and helpless… then we quickly realize that we’re all going through the same thing!<\/p>\n
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