Monthly Archives: June 2024

Day 7 (June 24): In Which The Importance Of Keeping Your Teeth On You Is Recognized

Take Each & Every Tooth Home – Running out of poem types, send help Day one of the archaeological expedition was, as many days here have been, a bright and early start. Rising with the sun is a novel experience … Continue reading

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Day 6 (June 23): In Which The Day Of Rest Is Observed

The start of our second week in Africa brought a new focus to our curriculum. We began the transition from current ecology to paleoecology and archaeology, led by Dr. Dominguez-Rodrigo. Our day began with breakfast at camp followed by a … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Serengeti Rules (6/22)

**Heads up!! There are graphic images in this post** When I was 16, I read The Serengeti Rules by Dr. Sean B. Carroll. That was five years ago. Today, I got to experience the Serengeti for myself — it was … Continue reading

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Isabella’s Blog: Day 9 (6/25/2024)

Last night in my hovel I slept relatively well, however I am ready to sleep in my soft bed where I can starfish with mochi.  Today we woke up and got this bread (Editor’s note: I’m so sorry I am … Continue reading

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Milton’s Blog: On the move (6/19)

After being at the Ecoscience Lodge for what felt like only a few minutes (it was actually two whole nights), we continued our Tanzanian road trip—this time to the town of Karatu. After driving for a bit, we made a … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Hanging out at Olduvai (6/21)

The first night of camping was not kind to us. We got struck with unusually strong winds, which gracefully (violently) picked up all the sand surrounding us and kindly (abrasively) placed it atop us as we slept in our tents. … Continue reading

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Isabella’s Blog: Day 8 (6/24/2024)

Sleep last night came speedily, however I do have bruises on my hips after the many days sleeping on the ground, considering stuffing socks in my pockets for padding. The stars were also amazing last night as the moon had … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Into the Ngorongoro Crater (6/20)

Oh my gawd. It was a large felid bonanza today at the Ngorongoro crater. Let me tell you how it all went down: We had arrived early at the Ngorongoro conservation area to descend into the crater floor and view … Continue reading

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Rose’s Blog Day 7– Writiten on the Roaod

Hellof to m8yy loyal treadership– todcay’s entry is writteh from our tru8sty aLandf Cruiser on an extremely (yet not exceptionally) bummpy road. We are departing forom a lodge (also, itonically, cvalld “Olduvai Camnp,” though we are quite literally rcampinin Olduvaio … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Hike Time (6/19)

Peace out Ecoscience… you were so good to us. Today, we departed from our lodge near Tarangire National Park and headed towards the Ngorongoro conservation area. We stopped by Lake Manyara en route to our second lodge, briefly stepping out … Continue reading

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