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Butler-Weir Rio Trip 31 JAN '04
5 Km up the Rio Mananti, the 3 family group "La Ganga" (The Bargain Store) was our first stop. Here they said the
waters had been almost 3 feet above the bank edge during the storms of the previous week!
waters had been almost 3 feet above the bank edge during the storms of the previous week!
In case you missed it,
this is one of the types
of Toucans might
catch on the tours.
this is one of the types
of Toucans might
catch on the tours.
These youngsters (12 in all) each received a gift of a shirt from the generous owners of the luxurious yacht Free Spirit
who were our clients a week earlier.
who were our clients a week earlier.
As a part of our contributions, we bring food stuffs at times. Here, Yari is describing the 6 types of beans contained in
the package to one the wives. The beans provide extra nourishing meals they wouldn't ordinarily have.
the package to one the wives. The beans provide extra nourishing meals they wouldn't ordinarily have.
This might be a case of whom is inspecting whom.
The first exposure to a life style little changed in the 500 years since Columbus first passed this area can be a little
more than one might have expected.
more than one might have expected.
Showing these youngsters pictures of themselves is a sure way to smash through the time and culture barriers.
These people really exist like this? Were these the thoughts at this point?
Ahh...to be back in the reality to today, and the safety the things we know, eh?
Surely the size of this hand-hewed craft gives some good sense of security. A single tree is the source of this craft, and
is something that, sadly, is fast disappearing in the forests.
is something that, sadly, is fast disappearing in the forests.
Is Janie acquiescing to the fate of the craft and where they are taking her?
While the tourists were out looking at the jungle, the kids decided it was time to clean their catch and have their lunch.
You can't imagine what they are taking pictures of!
This gives a new meaning to a "Pig Stoop", or "Pig Sty" with insect repellent.
This Great White Egret is a common sight on the lower portion of the rios.
