Before we left the station we checked out their collection of whale, dolphin and turtle bones and their formaldehyde-cured snakes. On our way out we were treated to a close look at a coati snuffling and eating long the path. We met another group of howler monkeys who were verbally aggressive towards a plane and we finally saw the elusive crocodile.

After half of the long, hot trek we encountered schools of fish being chased and eaten by a number of sharks. It was fascinating to watch the schools of fish collectively dipping and diving to elude their much-larger predator.

We found a beautiful waterfall and pool to swim in. Many lizards seemed to using it as feeding grounds for insects, and Jason was able to attract the fish by squirting water from his hand. The macaws were particularly squabbly, making lots of noise at each other and locking beaks in some sort of strength contest. We also saw monkeys doing what you always see in the picture books: eating bananas.

Philippe enthusiastically welcomed us back to our tent platform and we had a gorgeously clear night for stargazing before going to bed.