April 15, 2005
Deep into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
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Ten days of hard paddling have brought us deep into Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Our bodies are adjusting to the wear and tear of life in the rainforest, our group is coming together as a team, and we are falling into the lovely rhythm of trail life. Hours spent paddling each day give us plenty of time to think and reflect. Today, Jesse brought up the idea of following the Iditarod Trail in Alaska next winter as a learning adventure. My mind wandered from our hot humid surroundings to a barren, windswept, frozen landscape, and team of energetic sled dogs. After a few minutes of daydreaming I was jerked back to the Amazon by the chatter of squirrel monkeys playing in a large tree next to the river. Looking around, I tried to compare the habitats found in the Amazon Basin to those found along the Iditarod Trail. This made me realize how truly amazing the flooded rainforest really is. I have never seen so many unique forms of life living together in one ecosystem. Everywhere you look there is something living. From the fish that nibble at our toes when we go for a swim, to the billions of ants scouring the forest floor, to the macaws perched in the emergent layer, there are living things everywhere. Every day I am astounded by the plants and animals that we encounter. I hope that people find value in the amazing biodiversity that is present in the flooded forest, and continue to protect this area for future generations. Keep Exploring! Dave NEWS FLASH!! Our next online chat will be on Friday, April 22 from 2-3pm.
Hope to see you there! High Temperature 87
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