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The amazon. A lush,unknown jungle to most became home.Surrounded by the cloud touching trees on either side of me I began to wonder if heaven really was a place on earth. The trees symbolised a pathway to the sky lightly grazed with wisps of clouds through which a sparkling sun shone. The parrots sqauked, snakes hissed and birds sand. I was engulfed by nature’s beauty and pleasantly surprised at the profound effect that the place had on me. Usually I would say that I’m a pessimist who loves to complain about god knows what but here not a single complaint touched my lips. My brain could only think positively due to the sheer greatness around. The world really did seem like a marvel compared to the grey, concrete jungle of Dublin City centre. If only everyone could see this I thought to myself. If only television captured this beauty instead of vanity and sadness that encapsulates every news and talk show. The dirt track that led to my apartment was leaf covered under which could’ve lay anything. I didn’t care my fear was gone. I thought of Frosts poem “The road not taken” in which path seemed reminiscent to the one I was on now. Less travelled by. The amazon is a mystery to many. A place so far across the globe it seems erroneous to even contemplate about. However, upon arriving in this wonderland I could not disagree more. Yes it is less travelled upon but no that does not decrease the value of the place. Sure it’s not easily accessible but the friendly people, colourful landscape and spectacular wildlife make up for that ten fold. As darkness approached the never ending beauty of the place ceased to end. The cotton candy pink and nectarine orange of the sky up about was breathtaking. As I looked up it seemed as though a thousand years passed me by due to the sheer complexity of my thoughts as I gazed above. A picture could not capture the essence of this wonder. I sat down awe struck and over run by a sense of calm that ran through my veins. No tests to think about, no image to care about and no social media to overthink about. Here I was alone and I truly think my real self was allowed to roam free. I think that if anyone could receive a chance like mine they should take it and run as I have never seen this beauty to such an extent ever before!