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Isabella’s Blog: Course Review and Wrap Up (7/2/2024)
It was very surreal to see all of these animals existing in the wild. Previously I have only been able to see them in zoos, and from what I have observed, their normal habitat is much much bigger than zoo … Continue reading
Isabella’s Blog: Day 12 (6/28-30/2024)
Travel days: On Friday morning (6/28) we woke up at 6 am to pack up our bags and tents before breakfast. After breakfast we loaded up the car and left Olduvai at around 7:45 (insert pun “Olduvai, more like Oldu-bye). … Continue reading
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Isabella’s Blog: Day 11 (6/27/2024)
LAST DAY AT THE DIG SITE!!! YIPPPE WE DID IT, IT WAS FANTASTIC. Today we woke up bright and early, I almost made it to breakfast on time, only 3 minutes later than 6:30. After breakfast Dr. Manuel gave us … Continue reading
Isabella’s Blog: Day 10 (6/26/2024)
Today was the second to last day at Olduvai gorge and a lot happened. I started the day bright and early and was able to make it to breakfast relatively on time, so I was able to make myself some … Continue reading
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
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
Isabella’s Blog: Day 7(6/23/2024)
Sleep came to me speedily the night before, and I woke up more refreshed than the day before. My joints still hurt and I feel 30 years older than my actual age, but I think I may be getting the … Continue reading
Isabella’s Blog: Day 6 (6/22/2024)
Last night I had way better sleep than the week before and I took medicine so I no longer have traveler’s sickness. We woke up for breakfast at 6 am and went to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is a Masai … Continue reading
Isabella’s Blog: Day 5 (6/21/2024)
Last night was a little rough. I think I got a total of 3 hours of sleep, although surprisingly, I feel fine with that low amount of sleep and hopefully I will crash tonight. This lack of sleep was because … Continue reading
Isabella’s Blog: Day 4 (6/20/2024)
The sleep deprivation is real. We went to sleep at 12am and woke up at 5:30 am. I am a monster when I get less than 8 hours of sleep but we will prevail. And I did prevail, we went … Continue reading
