For the past seven days we have seen a lot of wildlife and learned so much from the natural history staff. Even today, during our last full day in the Amazon, we are still encountering species that we haven’t seen before. The biodiversity of this region continues to amaze us.
As we traveled down river, we stopped in a location called Supay Creek. Bordered by healthy rainforest, this wide creek led to an attractive hidden lagoon. As we absorbed the beauty of the landscape, we had the chance to reflect on everything we have seen and learned.
It was marvelous to hear our guests identifying species all by themselves, without the need of the naturalists. Hawks, terns, herons and monkeys have been part of our everyday excursions, but so have the human inhabitants of the Amazon, the rivereños. People are also an important part of this complex bionetwork. We waved to the locals and they waved back. We are part of their lives and our presence here and now could make a difference to the future of this magical land.
When we return home from this wonderful trip with photos to share, we can also help our friends and families understand the importance of protecting the Amazon and its intricate ecosystems.
