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The most astounding place I've ever been
is the Mosquitia Rain Forest in Honduras.

I've done archaeological fieldwork
all over the world,

so I thought I knew what to expect

venturing into the jungle,

but I was wrong.

For the first time
in my life, I might add.

(Laughter)

First of all, it's freezing.

It's 90 degrees, but you're
soaking wet from the humidity,

and the canopy of trees is so thick
that sunlight never reaches the surface.

You can't get dry.

Immediately, I knew that
I hadn't brought enough clothing.

That first night, I kept feeling things
moving underneath my hammock,

unknown creatures brushing and poking
against the thin nylon fabric.

And I could barely sleep
through all the noise.

The jungle is loud. It's shockingly loud.

It's like being downtown
in a bustling city.