For former International Expeditions guest Dr. Linnea Smith, her time on an Amazon rainforest tour [1] was truly a life-changing journey that is now having a positive impact on the people of the rainforest. This Wisconsin-based doctor gave up her practice to open a medical clinic [2] in 1990 serving the Yagua and Ribereno people of the Upper Amazon Basin.
Until Linnea arrived, the local people had no access to health care. Now 2,000-2,500 patients arrive each year — most by dug-out canoe or on foot — seeking treatment for malaria, infectious diseases, dental care, and even prenatal care and birthing.
Guests on three special Amazon River cruise [1] departures this May and July will have an opportunity to visit Linnea's medical clinic as well as four other IE-funded conservation and community projects in the Peruvian Amazon.
Links:
[1] http://www.ietravel.com/central-south-america/amazon-river-cruises
[2] http://amazonmedical.org/
[3] http://www.ietravel.com/category/amazon-river
[4] http://www.ietravel.com/category/eco-travel
[5] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/2010/05/meet-la-doctora-true-amazon-hero
[6] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/2010/04/delta-skys-galapagos-islands-adventure
[7] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/amazon-river/pink-river-dolphins
[8] http://www.ietravel.com/blog/travel-tips/fog-free-photographs
