Today David and I went to the Rio Sucuri, 20km from Bonito. I used to have several aquariums and kept fish for a long time, so to go and actually see South American tropical fish in their natural habitat was a surreal and wonderful experience for me.
This was without doubt the most beautiful river I have ever seen. An incredible setting, peace broken only by the calls of birds and monkeys, and water so clear it almost wasn't there. After donning wetsuits, snorkels and other annoying but necessary gear for traversing the underwater world, we hopped in a rickety boat and paddled upstream.
Forging a path by rowing boat over crystal waters through the jungle in South Brazil - this was living the dream. Well, it was for the first five minutes, after which my arms started to hurt and I felt like I was melting in my wetsuit. Ambient temperature +35C, wetsuit on, hard physical labour rowing upstream... mmmm I love bathing in my own sweat don't you?
But the burn in my arms couldn't distract me from the awesome beauty of the place and I ploughed upwards with renewed enthusiasm. Finally we arrived at a wooden jetty. As soon as I plunged backwards into that blissful cool water I knew it was worth it. I'll let the photos do the talking from now. Click on them to see a slideshow. Suffice to say this was one of the most peaceful and beautiful days I have ever had.
But the burn in my arms couldn't distract me from the awesome beauty of the place and I ploughed upwards with renewed enthusiasm. Finally we arrived at a wooden jetty. As soon as I plunged backwards into that blissful cool water I knew it was worth it. I'll let the photos do the talking from now. Click on them to see a slideshow. Suffice to say this was one of the most peaceful and beautiful days I have ever had.
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