Saturday 17 November 2001

Saturday 17 November 2001

“…while my selfish desires to see wonderful wildlife have me feeling a little disappointed with that aspect of our trip – what occupies my thoughts now, as I prepare to leave, is a growing realisation that this place may be in trouble.” –...
Tuesday 13 November 2001

Tuesday 13 November 2001

“This form of tourism will bring far more to the local economy – on an ongoing basis – than the strip-fishing that is currently in vogue – where, in a few years time, there will potentially be nothing left – of anything.” –...
Friday 9 November 2001

Friday 9 November 2001

“Sustainable practices may be the only salvation for a species that will otherwise face certain extinction.” – Sir Peter Blake A number of the team are away tonight staying with families in a small village – houses on stilts built high on a...
Tuesday 6 November 2001

Tuesday 6 November 2001

“I am very excited and also a little bit anxious about the next four to six weeks, but would not trade places with anybody at this moment in time. It will be a true blue adventure.” – Sir Peter Blake Although we are not away from Seamaster, Peter has...
Saturday 3 November 2001

Saturday 3 November 2001

“The successful goal was to climb the largest tree of the Amazon, the beautiful kapok, and ascend above the tree tops to see what strange Amazonian wildlife we could find.” – The Jungle Team Report from Jungle Team climbing party: Today our objective...
Tuesday 30 October 2001

Tuesday 30 October 2001

“Flights of parrots are squawking overhead as I sit on a rocky ledge in front of the old, overgrown brick and plaster home – with its arched windows and grand front steps – complete with iron securing ring. ” – Sir Peter Blake Ashore following...