Today marked our first day in the Pantanal. After our bus ride we took a short flight on a five-seat plane to the Fazenda Rio Negro. This is the farmhouse in which we will be staying during our trip. From the plane we could clearly see the flooding Ellen had talked about. The pictures you saw last week show exactly what the Pantanal looks like, just visualize more water.
View from the airplane
Many of you have been asking about food and animals. As for food it is fantastic! We have had a lot of rice and beans with slowly cooked meat. The slow cooking provides extra taste! The coffee is also very strong and sweet and I have been drinking a lot of it! As for animals we were greeted by capybaras, the largest rodent in the world, and rheas (check out the pictures on the daily events section of this website).
We took an introduction trip on the river. We were able to get out and explore the river banks with our guides. The vegetation was so lush and we felt like we were on a Disney ride! There were hanging trees, intertwined vines and lots of birds. We learned that we will also study reptiles and amphibians, including snakes!
On our way back we saw caimens wading in the river. We tried not to get too close because these creatures are a close relative to the crocodile. It is amazing how still they are in the water.
Tomorrow I begin the reptile project. I will not get to wear my fancy boots until Thursday! I'm glad to hear you are all doing your work and passing tests! Keep up the good work! Talk to you soon.
Ms.Masella
View from the airplaneMany of you have been asking about food and animals. As for food it is fantastic! We have had a lot of rice and beans with slowly cooked meat. The slow cooking provides extra taste! The coffee is also very strong and sweet and I have been drinking a lot of it! As for animals we were greeted by capybaras, the largest rodent in the world, and rheas (check out the pictures on the daily events section of this website).
We took an introduction trip on the river. We were able to get out and explore the river banks with our guides. The vegetation was so lush and we felt like we were on a Disney ride! There were hanging trees, intertwined vines and lots of birds. We learned that we will also study reptiles and amphibians, including snakes!
On our way back we saw caimens wading in the river. We tried not to get too close because these creatures are a close relative to the crocodile. It is amazing how still they are in the water.
Tomorrow I begin the reptile project. I will not get to wear my fancy boots until Thursday! I'm glad to hear you are all doing your work and passing tests! Keep up the good work! Talk to you soon.
Ms.Masella
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Wow! We are all thinking of you enjoying the warm weather. I'm not sure I would want to share my room with frogs and who knows what else! You are brave!
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