Welcome to the RAINforest!

Hey everyone - Joni and Kristi here from Dangriga. We stopped in town to get snacks and update the blog. Everyone is doing great out in the jungle - even after the torrential rainstorm last night. But the skies are clearing (just in time for our trip to Tobacco caye tomorrow morning!)

Here are some student and staff entries from the last day at Cockscomb:

SYLVINO (driver/guide): It was an adventurous trip, NMSU kids you rock. Great job gathering data and my being able to assist in any way possible. It was a great learning process for me and also was able to share a little of my knowledge with you. I hope you are able to return sometime and experience more of our beautiful country and if possible learn more of us and our diverse culture. Continue enjoying Belize.

LUCY JOLLY (the chef): They have really good appetites and they are easy not picky eaters which makes any cook happy. I’ve had groups that I had to plan and get everything special – but not NMSU students…they are GOOD!

DR. WRIGHT: I have had a blast on this trip. It is a real thrill to introduce students to the tropics. The students have worked very hard on their projects and are finding some very interesting results. They have dived into Belizean culture both modern and ancient. They have also taken every opportunity to get wet, whether swimming under the waterfall or hiking through a true tropical downpour. We all are in awe of the tremendous logistical support provided by Krisiti and Kimo and their team—thanks to you all for making this such a great trip!

Here are a couple photos from last night's dinner and yesterday's field work/evaluations.