Up the Amazon

We are on our way up the Amazon river, presently 500 miles upstream from the mouth. We have another 500 miles to go to our destination - the city of Manaus. As we travel up this river for three days I have noticed a few things. First and foremost this is a big, wide river. It is still 5 miles wide where we presently are. As you look around you see jungle to the edge of the river, with the occasional huts and make-shift buildings about. I watched a few locals fishing with a hand-line as we passed by. All the locals wave at us on their way by. Another observation has to do with the amazing amount of insects which have made their way on board. There are some crazy looking bugs, butterflies, grasshopper type insects, and all kinds of flies- fruit, vegetable, everything. William is amazed at all these insects, so it's fun to go for a walk and look for different type of bugs. So to sum it up the Amazon is absolutely huge, humid, warm, and the color of chocalate milk. I am going to get some pictures of Dominica and the Amazon soon. Hope all is well, later..