Earning a privileged insight and an afternoon to say goodbye to the Amazon: Belem day 3 – The collections

Posted on 29 April 2015 by Pete

Today I had to present a research seminar to the geneticists and biochemists at the museum, then George had to jump on a plane home after which Luis and I had been promised a glimpse of the collections. This promise gave me the adrenaline to overcome last night’s beer and find my voice. I have
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Trust in People: Belem – Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi

Posted on 29 April 2015 by Pete

After a a groggy start we stocked-up our energy on Tapioca pancakes (http://flavorsofbrazil.blogspot.com.br/2011/06/tapioca-what-it-is-depends-on-where-you.html), caffeine and juice and tried to start to address the issues that had arisen. We had a quick win over breakfast when George’s EMBRAPA colleague Santarem came through big time – access to two sites, a vehicle and a cheap (almost free) field station to
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Positive thinking: Manaus to Belem

Posted on 29 April 2015 by Pete

Today George, Luis and I had to leave the team in Manaus and travel to Belem to meet the archaeologists and anthropologists that work at the ‘Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi’ in an attempt to identify sites for the next field trip in may.  Leaving was tough as although everyone had enjoyed collecting their favourite species rather than the systematic
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