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From left to right: Mike, Lindsay, Sam, Lina, Jon, and Abbey W. |
Today is our last day in Belize.
The time went by so fast, but looking back it feels like it was a month ago
that we were in the Chiquibol. I learned a lot on this trip. I learned a lot
about people in general, and I learned a lot about myself. I learned so much
about ecology and natural resource management in the rainforest. Although there
were times I thought I would freak out if I saw one more bug, I wouldn’t trade
the experience in for anything else. It was a once in a lifetime chance to spend a week in the heart of a rainforest and learn from local people. In the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, I learned the names of many fish and coral
species. I snorkeled a lot, dove for queen conchs, and swam with sharks and sting rays- it was a pretty good week! I also learned that there are many
challenges that go along with managing protected areas, both inland and marine. It's very difficult to make nature AND people happy. This was an amazing experience, but I am so excited to go home to see my
boyfriend, my puppy, and my family. Most of all, I am excited to shower without
wearing water shoes and to sleep in my own bed. I’m already packed and so I’m off
to enjoy my last day on this beautiful island. I’m off to go kayaking and to swim in the
crystal clear waters of Caye Caulker one last time. What a great way to end a
trip I will never forget.
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Mike with a starfish we found on our kayak trip |
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Beautiful Caye Caulker |
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