Whether walking through the rainforest, exploring small blackwater creeks by skiff, paddling a kayak with river dolphins, or walking amongst the canopy of the forest, our first full day in the Upper Amazon of Peru was exciting. We enjoyed charismatic species such as monkeys, pink river dolphins, and sloths, as well as tiny frogs, huge spiders, and little kingfishers. As we returned to Delfin II, a gorgeous sunset left us thinking ahead to tomorrow.
3/8/2025
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Delfin II
Piranha Creek and the Amazon River
This morning, our guests had a truly special experience visiting the Amazonas community, a well organized village where many of the community leaders are women. They warmly welcomed us and shared a glimpse into their daily lives, showing us how they cook traditional dishes, use plant-based dyes to create beautiful handicrafts, and most importantly, their incredible efforts in leadership, sustainable fishing, and agroforestry farming. Their work is a powerful response to soil acidification and climate change, demonstrating resilience and innovation in their way of life. In the afternoon, we navigated toward the great confluence, where the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers merge to form the Amazon River. We explored a narrow creek in search of wildlife, and as our three skiffs returned to the Amazon River, we tied them together and raised a glass, celebrating the end of a fantastic expedition.
