Man, the Amazon is just wild, right? I mean, you're out there in this insanely untouched jungle, and it feels like you've stepped into another world. The place is teeming with life, and the stories that come out of there are just nuts. Imagine walking through the jungle and being surrounded by creatures that have no idea what a human is. It's like you're invisible to them.

I had this one experience where I was on a solo trip in the Amazon, just hanging in my hammock, lost as hell, and a jaguar came up. Now, jaguars, they're these incredible, elusive creatures, much like mountain lions. People will tell you if you're in jaguar or mountain lion territory, they know where you are before you even know they're there. But I wasn't afraid it was going to eat me or anything. It's just one of those moments that makes you realize how small you are in this vast ecosystem.

And then you've got stories of black caimans, massive spiders, and anacondas—the jungle's alive, and it can mess with your head. You might feel like you're in a Will Smith movie, the last person on earth, and your sense of reality starts to blur. It's just you, the jungle, and all these crazy animals. It's a different world, man, and there's nothing quite like it.