More Amazing than I could imagine...Cruising the Amazon (6/2/17)

After leaving Macapa yesterday, we crossed the equator!  We did not realize this until the morning lecture.  We will cross back into the northern hemisphere when we depart the Amazon next week.  (It’s hard to check if the water in the toilet flushes in the opposite direction on cruise ship, so don’t ask.)

I started the morning by doing the “Bug Walk”, and we spent most of the day making regular trips to the top deck to marvel at the world around.

Nothing you may have read can really do justice to the Amazon.  The shoreline is ever changing, and it was difficult to step away for meals (and trivia).  Since we skipped our scheduled port for today, we traveled up the river all day.  Due to the recent rains, the low lands around the river are flooded.  Most of the homes are built on stilts so the flooding does not affect them.  We did see several fences rising out the water and herd of cattle grazing at the water's edge.  The river is really the only way to get from Point A to Point B as there are very few roads through the jungle.  We noticed boats by most homes and passed various types of vessels throughout the day.  The sunset was enjoyed from our balcony while sipping an adult beverage.

Today’s pictures are a best way to share the richness the Amazon has to offer.

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6/2/17 Cruising the Amazon photos