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Markus Jungle Rio trip 09APR05
Our lunch site was in the shadows of this Oropendula nesting site. Gave us both the unique calls of this bird, as well as
those of Toucans and others as well.
those of Toucans and others as well.
Settling in for lunch on the Rio Guariviara, after the long drive from Bocas city.
Click on the panel below, to obtain a video (albeit small) and the sounds of the
Oropendulas, as well as other birds and creatures of the jungle.
Oropendulas, as well as other birds and creatures of the jungle.
The Oropendulas complete their nesting period around the end of April. Thus, we were fortunate to still have a few
present in this soon to be vacated colony.
present in this soon to be vacated colony.
A new cayuco was to be utilized for its maiden voyage for your venture into the crocodile ponds.
Awaiting the preparations of the cayuco at the pueblo Mananti Abajo on the Rio Guariviara.
While waiting for the cayuco to be readied, the time was spent exploring some of the village of Mananti Abajo, where some
300 indigenous Ngobe live. Also, allowed some time to inspect their handicrafts
300 indigenous Ngobe live. Also, allowed some time to inspect their handicrafts
Embarkation time, and off to the crocodile ponds. Just remember to keep your hands inside!
Although cayucos are seemingly "unstable" to new comers; there are quite serviceable craft and capable of voyages into
much worse seas than we would care to tread!
much worse seas than we would care to tread!
Finally, off to the wilds! The sturdy craft silently winds it its way up river to the enter channel into the ponds.
The last good-bye, and they are in the expert hands of the indigenous seamen; and, with security, in the Hands of God!
They made it back, and no lost limbs! Almost looks as if are crying tears of joy at the safe return.
That's a 10! What a trip! What was that Akiko-san said? "This was dream come true"?
The Turkey Vultures were migrating North at this time. There can be 1,000's of them in an area, and quite a sight to see!
