OK, not much to add to this afternoon's posts except to note that 8 of the kids in 2 groups got hour-long horseback rides through the jungle with the expert and knowledgeable guide Emil this afternoon. Though hot, it provides a great animal's-eye view of the forest itself, and Emil does a wonderful job identifying flora and fauna and answering questions. Here are a few pix - I regret that I missed Cowboy Patrick's debut ...
We've seen lots of local avians and lizards so far at Chan Chich (a major birding location), but my favorites remain the once-near-extinct oscillated turkeys, which are the best-dressed turkeys I've ever seen and which the Bowens brought back from the brink of extinction and protect and foster here. Matthew saw a mammal called a tyra today on his trips back and forth from the barn, so we got onto the "sightings" board at the lodge. Yay!
Tomorrow is our day at Gallon Jug Community school, and we couldn't be more excited.
2 comments:
What wonderful experiences you are all having! Soak it all in and enjoy every one of them. Thank you, thank you to the Perkins/Grant family for this extraordinary adventure. We miss you Jenna! We can't wait to see pictures and hear all of your stories.
Love, Mom, Kevin, Joey, Danny, Sean & Kiki
I wanted to chime in and let you know how much fun I've had reading your travel blog. Great photos, too! I admit to a hint of jealousy as well, as I sit here in my office on a gray morning with a cold rain tapping on the windows. I hope your time at the school is a great success! Be nice to Mr. Grant.
Best wishes, Mr. Latham
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