So my time in Africa is starting to come towards an end, with just 2 weeks left the days are so likely to blur into one.
This past week yet again has gone quickly now that Monday is back around, although at times the long days have felt hard due to my injured back and migraines plaguing my days!
The Samango troop yet again managed to roam as far as possible, which meant I had to leave at 4am to find them for 5am, returning to base by 19.30 in the evening. It appears, however, that Steve has had a fight (see picture above) which is his first one since I arrived!
Representatives from Earthwatch, one of Lajuma's research partners, have been here this week and so we have had to teach them new skills. On Saturday I took a group of 3 to complete vegetation plots, where we assess the area and take pictures and measurements of the trees and vegetation to allow us to build up a picture of what the monkeys' home range is like. I then had to do phenology in the afternoon where we calculate the number of leaves on particular trees as we are trying to see how they change each month.
On Saturday evening we had a cocktail party which was great fun. I taught people how to make certain cocktails and we had lots of music, dancing and games.
Overall a busy week was had by all and I am certainly looking forward to coming home, especially as the rain is now due to start this week with thunder and lightning anticipated most days (it's a good job I like a good thunder storm)!!!
Love
