22 Sept 2024
I awake to an opera of birds. One cannot describe it as a symphony as it is too discordant, too raucous. The Curicaca’s endless squabbling as they chase about the grounds and into the trees will wake the soundest sleeper. It begins at first light and continues for hours. The beautiful pair of blue Hyacinth Macaws and the Taco Toucans cannot compete.
(more…)20 Sept 2024
The Pantanal alarm clocks awake everyone around 5:30 am. The raucous and slightly crazy Curicaca scurries about the grounds and trees screaming and screeching to start a new day.
Some consider their sounds as singing, most think they are just screaming out its name over and over. They will not be ignored!
(more…)19 Sept 2024
I met a wonderful Danish couple, Ingrid and Gunner, while cruising the Rio Negro. Second day here in Pantanal, I did a double take as they were sitting at the table next to me. We arranged to meet at our next destination. Their email informs me they have already seen 3 jaguars there. BIG OKAY! I leave after breakfast for Porto Jofre.
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