Early morning wake-up (3:45am, before sunrise) to go bird watching!
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| Mystical river ride to the largest avian clay lick in the world- |
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| Macaws & parrots fly in by the hundreds, mostly in pairs & roost, waiting to feed at the clay licks- |
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| Good morning Sun! |
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| At the dawn, they scan the horizon & first check for predators before feeding- |
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| The first brave ones fly down & feast on the natural minerals in the dirt- **This feeding is really a mystery to scientists. Why do they eat the dirt? Studies are being done to determine whether it is to neutralize toxins in their bodies (some humans eat clay to help with digestive problems) or to make up for the lack of sodium in the rainwashed vegetation...some mysteries we will not understand this side of heaven... |
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| Performing "the Dance", swooping & swirling down to feed |
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| Amazing LOUD fluttering Color! |
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| Such a beautiful phenonmena to behold- |
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| On our way back we spot a SLOTH in the treetops- how cool is that! |
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| We enjoyed exploring with these 2 guys- Safe journery to them! |
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| Resting in our room after a big morning- |
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| On our way to a local small farm that grows bananas, sugarcane, & cocoa |
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| Papaya Tree |
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| Huayruno Seeds- Local believe these seeds bring good fortune & abundance. We saw them made into jewelry and kept in bowls around homes. We also learned that a child's first gift is often a bracelet made with these seeds -it is worn to keep them safe & lead to a happy & prosperous life. |
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| Bananas in the US do not taste anything like these... I think these guys ate about 6 bananas each! |
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| A wasp's nest that reminded us of the larger version we found at The Land. |
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| Javier expertly harvested and stripped the cane to allow the boys to experience the goodness inside... |
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| There is sweet watery juice to be sucked out... |
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| Our lodge at night- |
They did not see the abundance of wildlife on this trek but still mananged to find a snake!
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| A nocturnal Blunt Head Tree Snake |
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| A larger wasp's nest |
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| Jhons- our kind & gracious server each night |
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| So thankful to Javier for his guidance during our time at Hacienda Concepcion- His expertise greatly enriched our experience & gave us some truly unforgettable moments! |
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