Once again, our guests aboard Delfin II set off to explore the Amazon. Today’s journey led us to the vibrant Amazonas Community along the Maranon River. Here, we were graciously welcomed by the community's women leaders, who proudly shared their groundbreaking initiatives in healthcare, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability. As we strolled through the community, the spirited voices of its youth resonated, sharing their projects and dreams. This visit highlighted the profound impact that the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund has on these thriving communities.
In the warm glow of the afternoon, our expedition took an exciting turn. Departing at 4:00 p.m. in skiffs, we delved into Piranha Creek, a slender tributary overflowing with nature's wonders. Our journey led to the Great Confluence, where we gathered in our skiffs on the vast waters. Amid the serene flow of the mighty Amazon River, bottles of sparkling wine were opened. We toasted to our exceptional expedition, savoring the moment as we drifted, marking the end of an unforgettable day.
7/13/2024
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Delfin II
Iricahua, Ucayali River, and Amazonas
We spent the night close to Iricahua, a small tributary, allowing us an early morning opportunity to explore its surroundings and the riverbanks of the Ucayali River. Our last day exploring the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve began with an early prebreakfast skiff exploration. Our naturalist identified various species of parakeets along the way, but the morning highlight was the unmistakable scarlet macaws perched on a distant tree. Back on board, we continued our journey to reach the community of Amazonas. Our bartender, Isaac, shared his knowledge of how to prepare the best pisco sour. We soon reached the confluence where the Maranon and Ucayali River give birth to the Amazon River. We toasted to this event for the excellent voyage we experienced. For the afternoon activity, we visited Amazonas. Our guests had the opportunity to visit homes and learn about daily life. Women leaders discussed with us the community’s positive outcomes as a result of implementing family projects. Learning about the community’s sustainable social changes was the best way to end our journey.