We sent journalist Chris Moss to the Brazilian Amazon and this Telegraph article, which appeared in October 2008, describes his experiences on the Amazon Clipper riverboat. The comfortable Clipper sails from Manaus up the Rio Negro, and Chris describes his encounters with the flora and fauna (including piranhas and the screaming piha) of the region.
Chris also interviews Bruce Parry and compares notes on his recent Amazon adventure which was filmed for BBC2. Follow the link for the full text.