Day three on the Amazon river was somewhat different in terms of excursions. This was going to be our longest journey up the tributatries of the Amazon. We would travel a total of 47 miles that day with our destination at the Ranger station. Too bad our hike was impeded by the rain, but it was still better to finally work our legs after sitting for the past two days. On our way there, the excursion boat found a lot of wild life, especially monkeys. This was due to the rain that caused the monkeys to hide the day before. But before that the snowy egret shows up.

And then another Great Egret.

A very nice looking Caracara.

Toucan, but not Sam.

Surprised monkey.

Squirrel monkey sneaking some food.

FEST.

Egrets in the Tributaries

Tree frogs were plenty, loving the Canon equipment as well, or just posing for me.

Mohawk bird, known as the Hoatzin.

Everyone looking for the dwarf owl

and here it is

Jabiru

Sea turtle nesting grounds.

Dog at our rest stop, scratching his itches.

A face full of satisfaction.

Melody happily at the Ranger station.

The root system of the Amazon trees are very intricate, they form complex systems that prevent erosion as well as creating a stable system for rainy and dry seasons.

They are also huge, rivaling the redwoods in California.

Tarzan’s wife.

Speeding back to the ship to avoid some nasty rain.

Local fisherman, potential dinner as well. The chefs on the La Amatista buy locally from these fishermen to stimulate the local economy as well as being “green.”

Gutted Fish.

Freshest fish you can find.

Another local fisherman showing of his craft.