Hey y’all!

I guess it’s that time! This last week has been nonstop prep work in terms of completing coursework and getting all of the gear I need. Now I’m all packed and wrapping up some last-minute details before we hop on the plane tomorrow! I’m so excited to be travelling outside the country for the first time! The days are bound to be really long with a lot of stuff happening, but I know it is going to be amazing and can’t wait to see what exactly lies ahead!

I’m really excited to learn how to identify different species of animals. Hopefully, the ID cards I made for the arachnids and damselfishes will help. I just need to remember to keep on the lookout, and I should be fine. I’m also nervous about all the travelling logistics, not to mention the presentations I’m giving, but I’m just gonna try and have fun with it.

Dr. Solomon said that I will have a special project of luring a tarantula out of its den at Las Cuevas! The best way is probably going to involve making a disturbance in the leaf litter outside of its den to mimic a prey insect of some sort. I’m excited to figure out how exactly to do that! I don’t really have any previous experience conducting research in the field or observing wild animals in person, but this will be an amazing time to start!

Remember: Adventure is Out There!

Serenity (2025)