Today was an interesting day. Some of the students had to go back out to retrieve some sample jars from the mudflats while the rest of them stayed in the city. I was told I could do either. I *almost* stayed at the house, but then I thought “How often do I get to go out on a boat in South America?” So I sucked it up, put on my sunscreen, and headed out to the docks.
I am pretty glad that I went.
First, we had a good time on the boats. Several Dutch tourists went with us to share the boat. They are also staying at the same guesthouse we are. It was cool and there was a nice breeze. I didn’t have to go out in the sun, so it was doubly nice! After the samples were processed, we ditched the students and went to lunch at one of the old coffee plantations that dot the banks of the river.
The food was pretty good, but the drinks were the best. First, the water:
The label of the bottle says “Out of the Amazon.” Yup, I drank river water! FROM THE AMAZON. Too cool.
Then, the best part – coffee after lunch:
Our coffee was instant. On an old coffee plantation. Priceless.
On the boat ride back, we then ran into a pod of dolphins! I just happened to have my camera out and got some great photos.
They are grey dolphins, but have pink bellies. They did come up to the boat and poked their head out of the water at us and I got photos of that too, but I liked this one the best.
In other news, we are heading to the interior on Monday. Plans have changed yet again, so I think we are taking boats instead of planes. Will keep you updated!
The dolphins are so cool! Love the picture!