It reminds me of a small mountain or beach cabin except, of course, for the palm thatch roof. It is surrounded by a 3 foot sidewalk just above the water and is screened on all sides. Here the Orosa is about 50 yards wide with very muddy banks. It is obvious that the water level has been dropping. Behind the research station, a small white water creek spills out into the river.
Steam rises from the river's surface, part of the never ending cycle.
We're back from our first collecting foray of the morning. Everyone is muddy. Shoes and socks must be shed as we board the boat. The crew will wash them off and set them out to dry although we'll be back in them before that happens. A voice behind me - Francis O'Carroll wants to know if it's safe to climb down the steep creek bank.