“We came because we know the Amazon is threatened. We have the information, but we don’t seem to be progressing with it. It’s taken being here and having time to wander, soak up the sights, the sounds, the smells, the way of life, to slowly realise that the...
“We reflected on a comment by the National Guard personnel in Solano that the river level was the lowest in many years due to minimal rainfall. Because of this, they said, the temperature of the river was a lot higher. Climatic changes???” – Sir...
“We are once again on the waters of the Rio Negro after an overland trip by truck to join “Seamaster 2” in the border town of Cocui, Brazil. At the time of writing, however, we are in Venezuela.” – Sir Peter Blake “Big Bongo”, or “Seamaster 2” as she...
“So, the boats and the boating industry are a vital part of life here on the Amazon River and the vessels, like the people, have a character all their own. They add to the atmosphere and visual pleasantness of the surroundings as we travel the Amazon ourselves....
“Sao Gabriel is a beautiful oasis right at the north-western edge of Brazil, surrounded by river, mountains and jungle. We have come a long way since entering the Amazonas nearly two months ago and the excitement is building as we finalise our preparations for...
“The issue of looking after the environment, even if it costs political votes in the short term, is a change that HAS to happen.” – Sir Peter Blake Trust 1200 hrs: We’ve left Barcelos after a very interesting few days; on our way through here,...
