“Sorry for the delay. I got home from the Amazon sick as a dog. Then had computer problems. Then I went to FL and delivered a weekend of presentations. Of course I stayed for a little fishing. FL blogs coming soon” Man how time flies on these expeditions. Seems like me, Rodrigo, Joe … Read more
Dang it! I’m sick as a dog. If home I’d not venture far from bed. But today I’m in the Amazon and I’d have to be dying before this group could leave me behind. Today was a three hour adventure straight upstream from Xingu River Lodge. To be exact it was a beautiful three hour … Read more
It was gorgeous morning here at Xingu Lodge on the Xingu River deep in the Amazon. I was up before 5 AM enjoying the birds while working on my blog from yesterday. The bird life is incredible in every direction and on the far side of the river you hear the roar of howler monkeys. … Read more
I mentioned that the Xingu River has over 700 species of fish. No doubt, you all are expecting me to rack up thirty plus species and celebrate my 500th on fly this week. But, that’s unlikely to happen. First of all, most of the 700 species are aquarium size fish. In fact, if you have … Read more
It was a bit more of a struggle getting to Manaus, Brazil the last three days than I could have ever imagined thanks to a lousy performance by Delta. Its extraordinary that no matter how good a customer you are, airline greed and their lack of caring about our schedules and lives is unreal. But … Read more