Night Walks Softly (Yellow River Novels Book 1)

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We learned about the history of the region and the political undertakings that made some of the area a preserve. We also learned the reason the research was valuable to the area. The boat staff wonderful cooks and made out stay very comfortable. The captain of the boat made the days on the river a pleasure by slowing the boat so we could have a good look at the animals in the trees even before we reached our final research location.

Barbara Conrad Thursday, February9, This was a very rich and rewarding experience, and I highly recommend it. The project is very well managed and organized. The project team is outstanding. The Principal Investigator Richard Bodmer is very knowledgeable and willing to share his years of experience, through several university-level presentations and in response to one-on-one questions. The biologists and field assistants are also outstanding in the knowledge and experience which they so willingly share. I learned good basic skills and methods for field surveys.

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The village visit was a pleasure. There is clearly a long term, respectful and mutually beneficial relationship between the project and the local communities. I especially appreciate that the findings from the research are shared and serve so many: And, of course, the forest, the rivers, the birds, animals and fish are wonderful. This is a great up-close connection with a very beautiful and rich ecosystem. The other team members were great fun too, coming from a broad range of ages and background.

Brought my own boots, and appreciated my mosquito head net and gloves for those few times that mosquitoes were abundant. Nicole Cloutier Tuesday, January17, For years I had wanted to go on an EarthWatch trip and was so excited when I was finally able to make it happen! There were so many choices, but an EarthWatch advisor helped me narrow it down. While all the trips are amazing, she specifically highlighted that this trip in particular offers so many different types of experiences.

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On any given day you can chose up to 3 or 4 different activities. I made it a point to try each excursion at least once - and they were all fantastic! In the mornings, you could chose to do a bird survey, including 1 for Macaws flying over! Or you could go on a boat to observe and count the Pink River Dolphin, a jungle transect, which was an amazing way to encounter various monkeys, or a night bat count by boat.

Truly - all of it was so unique and priceless. My favorite memory probably will be the evening boat excursion to count and capture Caiman. It was fun to find them, the guides would ultimately "catch" them, and then a volunteer would take various measurements before naming and releasing it. There was a scientific briefing each night which was fantastic as well. The food was great but the company was better! I went solo and made 3 great friends during my trip! Was a great escape from busy work life and a trip of a lifetime to work side-by-side with the local ecologists! Judith Wieske Saturday, October22, This expedition should be called "Amazing" Amazon Riverboat Exploration.

The director and staff were wonderful and made sure everyone was comfortable, well fed, participated as much as they wanted and helped us to fully understand how our participation really helps make an impact on the Reserve and it's inhabitants. There are so many great activities on this project and I was able to select which ones I wanted to participate in each day. Yes, it is hot during the day and you will sweat a lot, but the rewards are many and there's always air conditioning and a shower back on the Clavero. If you want to do the walking transects for this expedition I would bring your own rubber boots as they may not have your size available.

I am prone to sea sickness and we hardly felt the motion of the boat at all, even when underway. The smaller boats for field work were very steady also and I only had to use dramamine when I was using binoculars counting all the birds during the Wading Birds Survey. There was ample opportunity to take photographs during all of the activities. This is definitely a photographer's dream trip!

We were able to see a new Giant River Otter family in the area along with about 75 different types of birds. The river dolphins were everywhere and playful. Many monkeys and sloths also. If you have time spend an extra day or two in Iquitos to see and experience life on the Amazon. There are many animal preserves in the area. I would surely do this again! Ruth Robarts Sunday, September18, The Amazon Riverboat Exploration was a very inspiring experience.

It let me contribute in a small way to the vital work of Dr. Richard Bodmer and other scientists who study the Pacaya-Samiria river forest in the western Amazon region of Peru. Bodmer has genuine roots in the area. Since the s, he has studied wildlife in this area in a cooperative and deepening relationship with local scientists and the indigenous people, the Cocama nation. His lectures fully prepared us to participate in the field work.

They also presented a compelling argument for co-management of the Pacaya-Samiria area and all other areas experiencing the damaging impacts of climate change. Bodmer has the perspective of someone who has restored river boats from the s, helped create a museum of indigenous culture, trained generations of scientists, and is building and refining a solid bank of scientific evidence to inform the decisions of local people and governments.

As a result, volunteers get the chance to follow Cocama guides through the areas of study, learning from them and the young Peruvian biologists, while Dr. Bodmer makes it all happen. Julie Buxton Wednesday, July6, Being on a historic year old ship in the depths of the Amazon with a passionate Principle Investigator and experienced fellow Expeditioners - mysterious water below, clear blue sky above, surrounded by lush greenery and exquisite wildlife that calls out in a harmonious symphony - what is not to love?

Having a day of research in the jungle that concludes with a stunning sunset and a chilled Pisco sour in hand or 2 on the ship - that's what I call the epitome of 'giving back'. During the evening debriefings I learned that an early, early morning jaunt to track Macaws was a daily option. I sighed and signed up for the early morning call thinking that I would take one for the team - only to find out that it was a spectacular experience. The same held true for the early evening quest for caimans in the Amazon dusk.

And that says nothing for the wild life tracking during the course of the day. My all-time favorite afternoon was at a village of one of the Amazon tribes — touring the village and dancing with the children. The expedition staff were exceptionally friendly, the food was savory and tasty, the accommodations very comfortable and the mission is one that very much needs to be supported. The Amazon is a treasure and needs to be preserved. Yoko Sakai Thursday, May26, This is my 3rd expeditions over years.

Last expedition in Madagascar was the best among those yet, this Amazon River was as good as it was considering the costs of participants and the program was very organized and efficient. I would highly recommend it. Jeremy Lijoi Saturday, May14, This expedition was fantastic- interesting, rewarding, and engaging. I was skeptical at first, given I never travel solo nor really participate in "organized" trips. However, the entire experience was flawlessly executed. The science team was patient with the volunteers and very willing to teach us anything we were interested in.

Along with seeing flora and fauna, we had a rewarding visit with a local Amazon community. Accommodations were better that I expected as well. I'd recommend this expedition without hesitation.

I am highly enthusiastic about my trip to the Amazon: Great nature, a unique and "cosy" boat Clavadero , wonderful and friendly native stuff! You get to understand clearly what climate change is going to destroy within - probably - the next few years. I appreciated the possibility to see not only the beautiful plants and animals but also facts concerning our future. And the future of the local people "down the Amazon". Thanks again for a great journey! Norma Cote Monday, February 08, I took the 2-week expedition in December and absolutely loved it. The "work" we volunteers did never felt like work.

We assisted in excursions to count certain species of rainforest animals, but if we came across some interesting animals that we weren't looking for, we'd stop and watch anyway; we were never rushed. The staff was exceptionally supportive of us volunteers. The biologists and field guides were very pleased when they found something interesting to show us, very gratified when we were able to see it, and if we that is, I still couldn't pick it out, they'd borrow my camera and take photographs for me.

Sometimes it felt as though the main purpose of our excursions was to educate us volunteers, not to collect data although the director, Dr. Richard Bodmer, assured us that he collected 10 times as much data when he had volunteers on the expeditions. There were always multiple kinds of excursions to sign up for, so we had lots of choices. In the course of 2 weeks, of course we did some excursions multiple times, but I never got bored, because you never knew what you were going to see.

There are a lot of logistics to get right mounting an expedition like this way out in the wilderness, with lots of staff and equipment and provisions, but everything ran so smoothly it wasn't at all obvious how much care had been taken to make it run that way. This was a fabulous opportunity to be part of a serious environmental monitoring program and have fun too.

Regina Anavy Friday, January 15, I went in December because I wanted to be on the river when the water was higher, and we did get further up-river than on last year's September trip. There were only five of us, so we had the Clavero as our boat, smaller and less comfortable but still wonderful, with the added bragging rights to being the oldest boat on the Amazon. We were joined for a few days by three students and a biologist, which added some young energy to the group. Richard's lectures are very complete and informative. My favorite surveys were the birds and caimans, and I also did bats, fish and dolphins.

If you like to hike, the terrestrial transects are for you. The sunsets are glorious, and it's a privilege to be in the Reserve.

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We also visited three villages to bring panettones to the communities. It's a Peruvian custom at Xmas. Kathleen Kelly Tuesday, October 20, I think it is hard to top this expedition in terms of the sheer number and variety of animal species seen and the beauty of the location, as well as the obvious value of the data being collected.

Because of the design of the expedition, each volunteer on the expedition is able to pick the type and level of involvement best suited for their personal needs. This is because the expedition involves collecting data on different groups of animals at different times throughout the day.

In my brief experience with Earthwatch, that makes this a very unique expedition. The accommodations are generally basic, but made extremely comfortable by the existence of air conditioning. The food is local, fresh, plentiful and deliciously prepared. The presence of a bar, library and mid-afternoon tea actually made our stay on the boat feel luxurious in addition to providing us with a comfortable environment in which to relax together when not out working. As a matter of fact, I recommend it ALL the time to anyone who expresses an interest in volunteering with Earthwatch.

Deborah Blythe Wednesday, August 26, From start to finish, this expedition was amazing. I arrived a few days early to have a chance to recover from the long flight and visit Iquitos. Be sure to visit the boat and the cultural anthropology museums - and the market. Wherever you go, just be cautious - hold on to your belongings and camera. I also recommend taking half a day to visit the nearby butterfly and wildlife sanctuary taxi and minute boat ride. The Casa Morey was great. The biologists and crew were wonderful. The food and accommodations were good. The atmosphere fun and friendly.

The lectures given by Dr. Richard Bodner were interesting and informative. We had an abundance of opportunities to get out in the small boats and do treks in the jungle.

Fascinating to catch and measure caiman the biologists were surprised by the number of dwarf caiman we caught - they're seeing a shift in the species pattern. Fun to fish - and catch and eat piranha. But my favourite activity was the dolphin counting. The county fair begins this week and for those of you who may not be planning to go, I'd reconsider. I don't really know how county fairs work in states outside the Midwest. Maybe they are better, bigger, more interesting.

If so, then run don't walk to your county fair, because here in the Midwest, they are great fun! First, they are as much a part of summer as fireflies, popsicles, sprinklers and sunscreen. Just as a barbecue. A Recipe for Summer. I'm feeling a little fifties retro today. In honor of Anne's mother's childhood, how about a recipe for a jello salad? This one comes from my mother and has always been a favorite of mine.

Apricot Salad 2 pkgs. Why "Night Walks Softly? Hi Readers, The title for my book comes from a French poem I especially like. The poem is "Recueillement," by Baudelaire.

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Briefly, it is a peaceful poem about taking the time to reflect and regroup. Of course it is quite "Baudelarian" and would take several class periods to analyze effectively. I like it for the message, the imagery, and the way it sounds. This is the last line in French: A Steamy Sunday in July. Hopefully some of you are busy reading Night Walks Softly. It is steamy hot here in the Midwest.

I am just back from a five-hour drive where at least one hour involved near monsoon conditions, dozens of cars pulled off the highway and at least two accidents that I saw, fortunately for me, on the opposite side of the highway. It was wonderful to get home.

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