ECUADOR- Week 3 Rainforest, 24th-30th Jan

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Week 3 -

As part of camp duties Duncan, Dan and Alan had voluntered to be the maintenance team and during this week they decided to put in some new steps across a particularly boggy part of the camp. Their work was cut out for them and as she watched the boys toiling, Sima came up with the idea that everyone in camp could saw a step in exchange for getting their name carved into it. The idea was an instant hit and in no time 30 new steps were ready! Flavio and Mauro's carving skills came in handy and everyone rallied round to finish the job.

A visit to Peter's farm (a graduate from the Yachana College) treated us to some culinary delights including home grown hot chocolate, refreshing sugar cane, fresh coconut milk and delicious homecooked chicken from his mum. In addition we had a great chance to see the amazing bird life on the farm and even got to spot a Spectacled Camen

Later in the week the EMs were introduced to bird netting which involved collecting data about different bird species in the lower forest canopy. It was a great opportunity to see some beautiful birds close-up.

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