I notice some keychains and purses made from snake and toad skins. Amphibians such as frogs and toads are very sensitive to pollution as their skins are permeable to the environment. There has been a drastic worldwide decline in amphibian species due to as yet unknown reasons, and destroying such animals for tourist trinkets certainly contributes to their decline.
After the two-day delay due to heavy rain, we decide to brave the Halsema Highway...