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Fifth and Final Day in Amazon

This morning wasn't as early a start as before but we still went on a morning game viewing boat trip after breaking camp. I saw a snake in a branch overhanging the river and we went right under it. I'm glad it got away otherwise Elso might have killed it (with a long pole). We also saw a wounded pink dolphin which I assume is like a wounded terrestrial mammal... dangerous so stay well away.

We then made our way back to the floating house for lunch and eventually made tracks for Manaus (actually we made a wake).

I wasn't sure what I should do this evening: relax and stay at Hotel Ideal or catch a night bus to Boa Vista with Anthony and Chloe. I decided to stay as Anthony and Chloe seemed to be having a domestic and I didn't want to get involved. So I stayed.

James, Mianne, Liam, J-Mike and I all went to an Italian restaurant for dinner and then home for an early bed.

It was final goodbyes to James and Mianne whom I had travelled with for 28 days. A long time to be with anyone person (two in my case) in this situation. Thanks to the two of them for days of entertainment, companionship and friendship. I wish them the best of luck on their endeavours around the world. They plan to work in Aus in a few months.