This morning we woke up at 6:00 to go on a nature walk with one of my professors. On the walk we saw lots of birds, a bush baby, baboons, monkeys, and elephant tracks! He showed us how to identify birds using our handy bird guide booklet.
I had 3 classes today: environmental policy, wildlife management, and kiswahili. They were very interesting. However, I have tons of articles to read (and none of them are small).
This afternoon we went to a Maasai village to learn about their history. It was really neat! The women sang and danced for us. We had to return the favor with a few Americans songs. They also showed us their houses and let us ask questions. The inside of their houses is a lot bigger than it looks. After the tour they opened up shop and let us buy some of their jewelry.
Unfortunately their seems to be a bug going around camp that sneaks up from behind and attacks you without any notice. 10 people so far have taken sick. We just learned that it is spreading in the village too. Cross your fingers that I have good luck on my side.
If you scroll down I've posted some pics of a giraffe and a group of zebra that we passed on the way to base camp.
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Wash your hands As much as possible, rinse them well and try to stay 3 feet away from anyone that seems sick. Hope you don't get sick. The pictures are amazing.
ReplyDeleteHey Cybil,
ReplyDeleteI second Aunt Alice's sentiments, protect yourself! We're having the snowiest winter on record here in New England and I haven't seen my lawn in 2 months!, so the pictures of Africa really warm me up! Hope you're learning a ton and having just as much fun in the process! I hope your keeping a journal. The one thing I wish I had learned at your age! 'Cause when you're wearing granny glasses someday and retelling the adventure you'll be glad you have the words to look back on. I know I wish I had them. So in between reading all those articles and taking those amazing pictures, jot down the memories, you'll be glad in thirty years you took the time to do it! Love you and we're really proud of you.
Aunt Judy