Our first expedition morning started with an early rise to explore and search for wildlife in our skiffs. Eager observers spotted the first of many species of birds for the trip, including some colorful trogons and tanagers. After breakfast, we donned gumboots and set out again to enjoy our first hike in the jungle were our local guides unveiled some interesting adaptations of the many life forms that inhabit these luxurious forests. Later in the afternoon, after a welcome mandatory ‘siesta’ time, we set out in our skiffs to explore another ‘Caño’, a tributary of the Marañón River.