Zanzibar is an island off the coast of Tanzania that is known for its beaches, spices and many, many plants. Being surrounded by water and amazing smells made this a week to remember!
Sharing my experiences in Tanzania with you all has made my experience here so much more meaningful! Thank you for coming along, and I hope you're already planning an adventure of your own.
In my last journal entry, I hope that you are able to find inspiration to pursue the opportunities you desire. Thank you for reading my posts and for being the most generous and attentive audience.
Nature thrives in the tropics. There's plenty of rain and sunshine to keep plants growing, which keeps animals fed. How do big cities like Panamá develop among the forests?
Barro Colorado Island might be a small island, but there's no way you can see it all in a day, let alone a week! Even after nearly two months, I am still finding new things every day.
I had the opportunity to interview Nuria, my assigned Spanish student buddy, about her day-to-day life as a student. Find out more about what Spanish university is like!
There are many children in Iringa, and we're usually in school at the same time during the week. The kids' school is about 15 minutes from my university, so we often cross paths after school.
There are 22 resident scientists living on Barro Colorado Island right now, but not all of them study mammals. Let's find out what other researchers are up to on the island.