Sunday, 22 September through Sunday, 29 September 2024
I had pictured the Amazon as “jungle” overhanging the river in a dark, dense canopy. Instead I found broad rivers with substantial development along the shores, along with vibrant indigenous communities working to make a better life for their children.
I’ll start with general impressions of the landscape.
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We were traveling at the annual low water mark. In the wet season, the river rises 10 meters (33 feet).
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| While the US State Department warned of runaway wildfires, we only saw the occasional smoke from annual burning of agricultural fields. |
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| At low water, sandy beaches become plentiful. This is Paranpura Beach on the Rio Ucayali. |
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| Threatening rain clouds. Lightning was somewhat concerning, but we didn’t get wet, and the storm never got too close. |
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| Rainbow during our excursion in Clavero Lake. |
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| Amazon sunset. |
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| Amazon sunset. |
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