This was a slightly different morning from the previous ones. Instead of going out really early and returning for breakfast, the crew joined us and we all had a full breakfast in the river. Though quite a bit more complicated for our crew, it worked out really well for us and we were very grateful, because we were able to spend even more time out exploring. During the afternoon, our skiffs took us even further up into the Pacaya River, where we had the unique and wonderful opportunity to spend some time swimming with pink dolphins. After a fun-filled afternoon, we returned to the Delfin II for dinner in the dining-room, with another incredibly beautiful Amazon sunset in the backdrop.
5/29/2025
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Belluda Creek and Dorado River, Peru
Tamandua! The cry went out from our naturalist Jorge early this morning on our skiff ride on Belluda Creek. We craned our necks and adjusted our viewpoints to see this arboreal anteater as it quietly went about the business of gathering its breakfast. Finally, it stepped into a clearing on a branch right over our heads! He seemed to be posing for our cameras, so we quickly took many images for posterity. Tamandua paparazzi! After being delayed for a short time due to a torrential downpour, we set out in our skiffs once again to explore the Dorado River — this time into the darkness of night! Our intended quarries were the wily caimans on the river; their positions in the complete darkness were revealed by the shining of their eyes under our strong spotlights. These youngsters allowed us to get right next to them as they floated on vegetation, just waiting to strike at a fish or other prey!