Journey from Atalaya to Boca Manu Traveling by bus in the early morning from Pilcopata, we arrive at the river settlement of Atalalaya. We board a 55 foot dugout canoe equipped with a motor and travel down the Madre De Dios River to the remote village of Boca Manu where we spend the night. View of the Madre de Dios River on route from Picopata to Atalaya Our bus journey ends at the river settlement of Atalaya Excitement mounts before the start of our journey down the Madre de Dios River Traveling down river in 55 foot dugout canoes Other modes of transportation on the river Our arrival at the village of Boca Manu The recently rebuilt village of Boca Manu Biologist; Dr. Bill Schutt and Joshua Siegell prepare to capture bats as villagers watch Entomologist, Dr .William Godwin with headlamp examines insects on collection sheet A dugout canoe being built, a communal activity at Boca Manu
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