The canoes were small dug-outs that could only carry four passengers. A man stood on the back of each boat and propelled it using a long pole.

The small dock was designed for tourist safety. Each canoe barely fit, so that men could stand on either side to help tourists board and later to get safely off.

An egret was just taking flight across the river from where our canoes started the tour.

The canoes were rustic (or authentic) and leaked. Our canoe hardly leaked, but another had to be sponged out twice during the tour.

Two dogs on shore watched the tour of canoes pass by on their way into the mangroves.

A group of houses were built right adjacent to the river.

A man at the half way point of the tour, demonstrated how to throw a fishing net. He threw a dozen times so that everyone could get an equally good shot.

The same man who threw the net, also demonstrated how a crab trap was used in the river. The crabs themselves were small and gray.

A great heron waded along the shore bordering the river. This was shot during the ride back from the mangroves.

The tour ended by passing far inside a long sandy beach that was barely visible in the distance.