At the US Embassy

Back from the Jungle Part 1

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January 22nd 2008
It's been about 3 weeks since my last update and a lot has happened out here. The few days before we left for the expedition was all packing and preparing equipment for the trip. This includes food for 40+ people for 18 days, and thousands of pounds of gear needed for primate research. It was a lot of work but it was worth it. The small group of students that I live with here in Malabo, an ... read more

Africa » Equatorial Guinea

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Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of the smallest on the African continent. President OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO has ruled t... ... read more