Day 5: Trials and Tribulations
Today, December 12th has been challenging for me. Not because of the time and work put into the research and identification. But, because of my own mental blocks. I hit a wall within my mind, where I am lacking a sense of happiness. I do not know what has caused this, but I know it is only temporary.
Luke, the Videographer for this trip, followed Rachel and I into the forest today, as he is following different groups each day. I do admire the man. He is funny, intelligent and all around genuine, caring person.
We did not catch as many species we did yesterday (roughly half the amount yesterday). However, we did see close to 70 butterflies of species that we did catch, so it was not an entire loss, as that proved valuable data to this research. Coming to the Rio Java river, Rachel was able to catch the that had evaded us not only for the previous 2 days, but also the entire morning, as it teased us with its presence.
We came back around 1, as the weather was not in our favor for catching any creatures. The highlights of the trip through the forest, would be seeing eleven capuchin monkeys. I have witnessed such a vivid sight. Only behind the safety of glass is how I have been able to see monkeys. I do like everything this place has to offer and the experience I am gaining from this.
Not only does it show how far I have come, but also how much I still need to learn, regardless of my surrounding and situations.
Luke, the Videographer for this trip, followed Rachel and I into the forest today, as he is following different groups each day. I do admire the man. He is funny, intelligent and all around genuine, caring person.
We did not catch as many species we did yesterday (roughly half the amount yesterday). However, we did see close to 70 butterflies of species that we did catch, so it was not an entire loss, as that proved valuable data to this research. Coming to the Rio Java river, Rachel was able to catch the that had evaded us not only for the previous 2 days, but also the entire morning, as it teased us with its presence.
We came back around 1, as the weather was not in our favor for catching any creatures. The highlights of the trip through the forest, would be seeing eleven capuchin monkeys. I have witnessed such a vivid sight. Only behind the safety of glass is how I have been able to see monkeys. I do like everything this place has to offer and the experience I am gaining from this.
Not only does it show how far I have come, but also how much I still need to learn, regardless of my surrounding and situations.
Hello Jamison. I am glad you caught that bronchitis. Sorry that all happened. Other than that your experience sounds awesome. That pic of the purple sunset is gorgeous. Good job on that. I also commented on the pic Jake posted of the moon. Have a great time Jamison. Peace
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