There comes a point in every mans life when you should at least try and grow a beard. On a number of occasions I've tried in the past and failed. If you've never tried to grow one, it can get very itchy after about a week. This usually lasts about a week until the hairs manage to grow out a little.
To try and get round this I decided to not take my razor to the jungle, thinking that it will be incredible uncomfortable anyway. A little itching when compared to all the mossie bites and heat shouldn't be too much of an additional hardship.
To document what growth there's been after a week, I took a picture just before setting off into the jungle and one when I returned. The photo above was probably after a week of not shaving...
After the jungle.... A bit more beard like... :) Finally got through the itchy stage.I also decided to get a haircut, as the photos probably show it was needed a bit. Went into a random hairdressers in the old town in Quito. After a few language difficulties she got to work. Pretty good for about 20 minutes and $1.50. She looked pretty bemused when I tried to offer a $1 tip, I hope this wasn't because she thought it didn't warrant it.
Chez new barnet... More beard news soon, when we are back from the Galapagos.
Say hello to the tortoises from us..... good beard work. You just need Becky to grow one now as well. Nice bricks.
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