Jean Duval Cypion

In September of this year I planned a photographic trip to the Pantanal, I chose my Pousada, booked my flights from Rio and set off. Jean Duval was waiting for me at Cuiaba airport and we commenced our journey along the Transpantaneira highway to the pousada. From the outset Jean made it his priority to see that I was comfortable and we made various brief stops along the highway to view and photograph the many birds, animals and points of interest. For the six days of my stay at the pousada Jean was my appointed guide and he was able to show me the various birds and animals and explain their lifestyle and habitat etc, without his knowledge I know I would not have seen half of the wildlife I sought to photograph. We had at least two or more activities organized each day for my group and others which included horseback riding, canoeing, river boat trips, truck safaris or just walking, on each trip Jean appeared to be keenly interested in his subject and just as keen to pass on this knowledge to us. On each of these joint trips with other guides and visitors Jean made sure that my personal interests were taken care of. In all a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. I´m not sure when but I would like to return to the Pantanal, maybe in a different season and for sure I will look up Jean to be my guide.