Another day on the amazon but this time with a couple of older Americans in tow. This was a test for Matt and I as (other than being in the same location) we did not have a single thing in common with these people. This challenge was especially difficult for Matt. But we dealt with it as we headed to visit a native indigineous tribe. This is the point when I really question how tourism has affected people's lives. They essentially lined up for photos and to sell their wares. The brief visits do not feel like an exchange of culture but more an exchange of currency. This was especially evident as we had a boat load of camera happy Chinese tourists with us for this visit. So Matt blew a traditional dart gun, we watching some dancing and I took some photos. It's surreal to say the least.

On the water as we travel around the amazon I enjoying see locals fishing and moving about on the banks... It certainly feels more authentic. We caught glimpses of blue/grey and pink species of dolphins in the water and plenty of wildlife.

After lunch we headed to the island of lost monkeys, named so as it is a project to save orphaned monkeys. They are rescued, raised and released. There were 7 species of monkey there all getting along pretty well. Most were living fairly freely without cages and were very happy monkeys. Matt wasn't a happy one... Turns out he's not a monkey fan!

Before dinner our guide took us for a walk towards the swamp. In the dark he managed to spot a lot of different frogs, a cayman (type of alligator), and a pink tree tarantula. The jungle is certainly alive at night.

So one more day here. Tomorrow night we stay in Iquitos city before our early flight to Cusco and onwards to Machu Picchu.