25 km. southwest of Nauta lies the secluded "Laguna Millon" - home to one of nature's richest and most bio-diverse treasures. It is a world protected from the interferences of man and a habitat for more than 2,000 known species of plants, 250 species of fish, and 450 bird species. Numerous primate, reptile and amphibian species also live here alongside giant anacondas, elusive birds of prey and rare giant water-lilies.

Huge aguaje, ficus and mangrovia trees line the fringes of the lagoon - intermingling with water lettuce, water hyacinth and other exotic aquatic plants - whilst in the murky depths lurk voracious piranha, reclusive river dolphins and dangerous giant anaconda. As a thousand hues of amber light bathe this magical world, and a million shades of green melt before the setting sun, we encounter three local fishermen who invite us to share their shaded cavern beneath an enormous ficus tree. Their natural smiles and easy conversation make us feel welcome, as third member of the trio prepares a fire in his small canoe and cooks a delicious meal of green bananas, fresh pirahna and and lemon. Not far way lurk the preying eyes of three Yellow-Headed Caracara Eagles and a perfectly camouflaged Brown Python - watching patiently as the scraps of our meal fall into the tannin stained waters below. In the distance a flute is heard singing its melodious tones as a gently setting sun spreads its cloak of effulgent light . . . and becomes the celestial night.

A new moon appears as our boats reach the middle of the lagoon, and with hammocks spread the stars appear to watch over this "Earthly" paradise. Choruses of frogs and a multitude of insects sing a background symphony of rhythms whilst agouti and red monkeys bark through distant trees, and nocturnal birds call for their natural soulmates or make good their terrritorial gain. Dolphins, paiche and boquichico fish splash in the waters nearby, whilst below lurks the menacing presence of giant black pirahnas and secretive giant anacondas.

Long before the mist of dawn caresses this precious realm, the fishermen have awoken to prepare their nets - paddling to the outer fringes of the lagoon to ply their ancient craft - and hoping to harvest a bountiful catch before the light of day. And as a rising sun spreads its wings of crimson mist and puts to sleep the creatures of the night, this beautiful but sleepless wonderland beacons the creator to awaken yet another eternal day.

George is a modern day adventurer who has travelled to over 80 countries during the past 30 years, and was one of the first independent travellers to gain entry to China and Tibet during the early 1980's. He as been an Architect, scientist, researcher, teacher, buisness-man, writer, husband, father and photographer, and is working towards completing a Ph.d in environmental science. For the past three months he has embarked on a solo expedition of the Rio Urubamba, Rio Ucayali and Rio Amazonas rivers - living with many of the local indian communities along the way - often travelling long and dangerous journeys by canoe, long boats and lancha (Ferry) to reach the Atlantic coast at Belem later this year.