La Turmalina awaited our arrival that afternoon
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La Turmalina Amazon Cruise Ship, Peru   •  Docked in Iquitos Peru   •  (Photo posted Saturday 16 April 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:56:32 Tuesday 5 May 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

This leg of the tour was run by Jungle Expeditions
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La Turmalina Amazon Cruise Ship, Peru   •  Docked in Iquitos Peru   •  (Photo posted Saturday 16 April 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:57:00 Tuesday 5 May 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Beyond the ship's bell, the docks of Iquitos, Peru
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La Turmalina Amazon Cruise Ship, Peru   •  Docked in Iquitos Peru   •  (Photo posted Saturday 16 April 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:30:16 Tuesday 5 May 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Once underway, the confluence of the Amazon lay ahead
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A grand stairway led down to the main deck
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Cabins opened to the side railing
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A motor launch was carried on davits alongside
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The open top deck was covered to protect from rain
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Tables and chairs for enjoyment of the ship's full bar
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View from the main deck looking forward
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Towels were folded into a dog on the cabin's bed
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The top deck's full bar included coffee and tea
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Lounge chairs provided a great place to enjoy a rest
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In the rain, the lit stairway down appeared inviting
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The bar was lit and ready for customers that night
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A towel folded like a boat greeted our return
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On the last day a towel candle lit the room
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