Supay Caño & Amazon River Confluence
Today is the last full day of our expedition. After being in the Amazon rain forest for almost a week our guests are already deeply connected with the marvelous dynamics of this enthralling and enchanting ecosystem. In our last day of exploration of the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve in Peru, we once again had several ingredients that have made this expedition one to be remembered: beautiful landscapes, great wildlife sightings, kayaking, skiff rides and wonderful meals with exotic flavors.
In the morning we explored another small tributary of the Ucayali River, the Supay. Two kayaking rounds and two skiff rides before and after breakfast let us enjoy this area to the fullest. The early rides were very productive for bird enthusiasts, for we spotted several species including the beautiful Oriole Blackbird. The later ride was great as well, for many of us spotted the smallest monkey species of the world, the Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea). After this productive morning the sky was completely clear and it became quite hot, so we returned to the boat where our sub chef Israel taught us how to prepare a local dish known as “Juane.” Several guests helped to prepare this delicious meal with their own hands. This meal is a very complete one, it consists of a big ball of rice, chicken, and olives all wrapped up in a local Amazon leave and then boiled in hot water. During lunch time we had some of the “Juane” we prepared as a side dish to our main course.
In the afternoon a couple of crew members, our cabin boys Wilson and Jose, had an amazing demonstration of how they use origami methods to fold the towels that they place in our cabins every night. This demonstration provided lots of fun, for several guests participated as volunteers in the towel origami-folding explanation.
In the late afternoon we had a strong shower that reminded us how lucky we were the whole week without any rain. We continued navigating along the banks of the Ucayali River in preparation to encounter the confluence of the Ucayali and the Marañon River. This geographical point is of great importance. From this area on, the river that is formed with the waters of the Ucayali and the Marañon River is named the Amazon River. With a cocktail in our hands we had a little ceremony and then continued navigating along one of the most famous and enigmatic rivers in the world.
Later in the evening we had a splendid barbeque farewell dinner with local music. It was a golden finale for a spectacular expedition.
At the end of the week in fact we can feel a little tired with all the early outings and activities but our hearts and minds are positively fulfilled and rejuvenated with new feelings, memories, happiness and impressions, so solid, so intense that they will stay with us forever.
