Sky at more threatening time – but never had rainLocal hut at water’s edge in high water seasonLocal village with protected tourist area signNaysar, one of our naturalists, who grew up in the areaLocal kids watching our skiffsLocal kids in canoe holding parrotsNatives on wash dayWhat the water’s edge looks like when there is no villageAnother tributary we exploredSome tributaries were choked with vegetation cuz of few manateesSome passages were very narrowSky brighteningLocal tourist camp for those who like roughing it Tributary we explored on skiffLocals gathering for community buildVillage community we visited on footLocal families holding sandwiches that the guides brought for themOur skiff versus dugout canoeUs on nature walk with Aqua Nera supplied boots (the clothing is all us!!)Beautiful sunny day (but never hot)Start of sunset on last full daySunset almost done on last day