Demarcation Diaries
4 September 2001
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Kontau: Fortunately, I
had my first taste of Amazon water this afternoon. Our ship
hit a stone on the riverbed and the propeller was damaged.
We needed to stop on a beach and change the propeller. more
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Ian: The sunset was vivid, like
magma flowing through clouds. The night was deliciously cold with
mist rising from the forest in the morning. The cooks made fresh
bread. They were talking about leaving because of homesickness
but when Manuel started to make arrangements for their replacement
in Caurauri they changed their minds. They're very good cooks
and everyone's looking a bit plumper after a week onboard. I can't
see that lasting once the forest work starts though.. more
Bryan: Everyday here, it seems
like the Amazon is just throwing things at us. Jacare here, mosquitoes
there, rainstorm here, low river there, super hot sun, humidity
and then cold, chilly nights. more
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