The Sunflower: a Novel
“Three hours later the boat veered from the middle of the river to the east shore, edging up to a small embankment with stairs cut into the dirt. Several Peruvian men walked down as the boat approached, carrying a large cardboard box.“This is where we leave the river,” Paul shouted back, moving toward the boat’s bow. “We have a short hike through the jungle. On the other side is Lake Huitoto. From there it’s forty-five minutes to Makisapa Lodge.”The men reached the boat and pulled it tight to th...e shore, securing it with ropes. The cardboard box was lifted over the side of the boat and Paul opened it. It was full of rubber boots.“Listen up. It’s the rainy season, so the trail’s submerged in places. We’re going to have to wear galoshes. Go ahead and put them on.”The boots were passed down in pairs. Christine slipped off her shoes and slid her foot inside a boot. She quickly pulled it out. “I think something’s inside this one,” she said. She turned the boot upside down and cockroaches erupted from the boot in a thick stream.MoreLess
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