We awoke to cool temperatures and what, at first, we thought
would be a rainy day. But the rain of the night gave way to comfortable and
clear conditions as we began our exploration of the Belluda Caño Creek. Almost
immediately we were greeted by the sounds of monkeys, spotting both Isabel saki
monkeys and saddle-backed tamarins within the first stretch of creek. All sorts
of wondrous creatures foraged and perched in the treetops. It is a time of
abundance for food and courtship. We even got to see a ringed kingfisher spread
his wings as he tried to woo a female.
7/27/2024
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Delfin II
Yanallpa and Amazonas
Our last day of our expedition began with an early walk on sustainable farming land in Yanallpa. This farm had bananas, sweet limes, grapefruit, and many other tropical fruit trees. The farm was a great example of the sustainable social changes being implemented by many communities throughout the Amazon basin. Our naturalists spotted a lot of wildlife, including families of pygmy marmosets, a favorite among our guests. It was a morning loaded with birds, insects, snakes, and lovely flowers. We held our afternoon activity in the community of Amazonas. Here, a group of women leaders shared their experiences of the sustainable social changes. We spent memorable moments in their family kitchens learning how they get their materials for their handicrafts. It was a mesmerizing way to finish our expedition along the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.