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“Spaghetti City”

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

Although not as exciting as following monkeys, John and I have been conducting vegetation transects and quadrats. This does have certain perks though, including the following: Freedom of pace; Exploring the mountains and forests; Ample time for breaks in scenic … Continue reading →

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Red Soil, Mountains and Thorns

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

After a tiresome 46 hour journey spanning 3 continents, 3 planes, some busses and car rides, I arrived at Lajuma Research Centre. Everything here is so novel: The soil is red, monkeys don’t seem to mind you as they saunter … Continue reading →

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