Our week started with some pink dolphins swimming around our skiffs, and some gray dolphins fishing — what a great show! Clavero is a huge lake that has a couple of villages by the shoreline. This place is full of wildlife, such as ospreys, monkeys, multicolored birds, dolphins, and hundreds of species of fish. And our afternoon was as amazing as the morning: we observed many varieties of egrets, sloths, macaws, and the great landscape with humongous trees and emerald green vegetation. We had an astonishing beginning in this paradise!
4/5/2025
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Delfin II
Amazonas, Piranha Creek, and the Amazon River
Today, we learned about the inspiring projects Minga Perú (with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions) has developed in the Peruvian Amazon. We began by watching skilled artisans weave beautiful baskets, then learned how they use natural dyes extracted from forest plants to decorate them. At another station, Panchita—a female community leader—welcomed us with traditional dishes, showing us how they are prepared using local ingredients. We discovered how teachers enhance their students’ learning using audio classes and educational materials provided by Minga Perú. We also witnessed the traditional method of extracting juice from sugarcane, and we couldn’t resist doing a bit of shopping for local crafts. To celebrate the week, we boarded skiffs to explore a hidden creek teeming with wildlife. As the day came to an end, we returned to the majestic confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, the birthplace of the Amazon. There, we raised a toast in gratitude for the beauty of nature and the unforgettable experiences we’ve shared.
