Hello all!
It was 24 degrees this morning when I left for work. Yikes. By noon, it had warmed up to... 33 degrees. Seriously? It is most definitely time to come home to the Sunshine State!
I just got back from Ecuador. What an incredible experience! We visited the capital, Quito, where we saw an orphanage, heard from The Nature Conservancy, and saw microfinance projects...for starts. In Otavalo we saw an organic water sanitation project and Ecuador's largest market. In Tena, which is in the jungle, we visited a village and learned about the impact of oil companies on their lifestyles. In the Galapagos we heard from the National Park Service and the impacts on tourism and fishing on the fragile ecosystem. It was a whirlwind tour in which I learned so much.
My experience in Washington, DC has been incredible. The Washington Semester Program is one that Stetson works with, so your scholarships easily transfer. I highly recommend it to anyone, there are programs other than International Environment and Development which might tickle your fancy. I had better go, there is lots to be done before I board that plane on Friday. May you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
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