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| Our guide takes us into the archipelago on Rio Negro |
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| The mysterious Amazon |
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| Defense mechanisms in the Amazon |
Cruised around the archipelago near the lodge [hundreds of small uninhabited islands in the river]. During dry season, you can basically walk around them, now in the middle of rainy season, perfect for viewing flora, later beginning in April the rains come and push the water level up another 5 metres or so. Afternoon a bit orchestrated as went up river to a village [actually 13,000 inhabitants so not minor] and watched "pink dolphins" being fed bits of fish- very cute. Then visited several craft work places [salvaged wood for knick knacks, reeds from which baskets, trays etc fashioned, and finally a real shop with jewelry, shirts and [more interesting] arrows. Saw true Amazon Indian family in the town [getting into a pick-up!]. Back to lodge where evening thunderstorm again prevented night boat trip. Hot, but not unbearable.
sounds like a really fun trip
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