Below is a list of all of the Daily Dilemma entries we have published so far. Click on an entry's title to see the full entry.

Update 18: Can We Save the Rainforest?: May 05, 2006

How do we still use the valuable gifts from the rainforest without destroying it while doing so? Unfortunately, this complicated dilemma will continue until more aggressive action is taken to preserve our rainforests: the lungs of the earth.

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Update 17: Where did all the monkeys go?: May 03, 2006

How do we express to the village people that if they want tourists to come through their villages, they must help restore the animal populations?

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Update 16: Is the malaria medicine really necessary?: May 01, 2006

To prevent malaria, we are taking a medication called Larium. But do we need to take the medication if there are little or no cases of malaria in the entire region where we are traveling? Travelers going to tropical areas...Read more! | Comments (12)

Update 15: Fishing for Endangered Species?: April 28, 2006

Daily Dilemma #15 Survival of the fittest? As we travel through many communities in the rainforest, we have found that most people earn money by fishing. They use huge nets and catch hundreds of fish, and then sell them in...Read more! | Comments (7)

Update 14: What to do with our Quinoa?: April 26, 2006

When we were shopping for supplies in Iquitos, we were so excited that we found a very nutritious whole grain food called quinoa. Quinoa is a tasty grain that is full of protein. It is common in the highlands,...Read more! | Comments (14)

Update 13: How much gasoline can we use each day?: April 24, 2006

Gasoline must be conserved not just in the flooded forest, but everywhere. How much gasoline can we use each day in order to have enough to last us until the end of the trip? How might your family be more efficient with their use of gasoline in the United States? Are there other natural resources that we can depend on that won't run out?

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Update 12: Mosquito Relief?!: April 21, 2006

Is there any relief from the swarms of mosquitoes poking us through our hammocks? Do you have any suggestions that might keep our bodies free from mosquito bites while we are sleeping?

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Update 11: What Should We Do About Illegal Loggers?: April 19, 2006

What should we do about illegal loggers?

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Update 10: Where Are We Going to Sleep Tonight?: April 17, 2006

As we paddle through the flooded forest, dry land is not always easy to find. If the sun is beginning to set and we can't find dry land, we come across quite a dilemma.

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Update 9: "I Like to Move It Move It": April 14, 2006

Can you think of some ways that we might be able to keep our lower bodies active as we paddle through the rainforest? Remember, there are no treadmills in the flooded forest.

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Update 8: What Time is Dinner?: April 12, 2006

When things are getting tough in the rainforest, we always know that we can count on a nice, stove-cooked meal when we get to camp each night.....or can we?

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Update 7: Litterbugs: April 10, 2006

How should we handle our garbage?

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Update 6: To Give Or Not To Give: April 07, 2006

What should we do when people approach us and ask for money?

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Update 5: Monkey on a Chain: April 05, 2006

Do you think that animals should be taken from the rainforest and sold as pets? Explain your answer, and if you think selling pets in the market is a bad idea let us know how we can help.

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What's the best way to get around Iquitos?: April 03, 2006

Daily Dilemma Update 4: We are planning our time in Iquitos carefully because we have a lot of supplies to buy before heading into the wilderness. There are several ways to get around the city of Iquitos. We need you...Read more! | Comments (23)

Time Management: March 31, 2006

We still have a lot of things to do but since we only have a couple days, some activities are just not going to get done. Please help us decide what is the best way to manage our time.

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What type of bug repellent should we use?: March 29, 2006

As we begin packing for our trip, we have come across a dilemma. Which mosquito repellent do we bring? The mosquitoes carry dangerous diseases that can create some severe long term affects. We want to make sure that we are...Read more! | Comments (8)

Update 1: Rabies!: March 27, 2006

I know all this talk about disease sounds scary, but keep in mind that many diseases are also very easy to prevent. First of all, we have vaccines, anti-biotics and other medicines which can either prevent infection or reduce the...Read more! | Comments (14)