Sorry I have failed to update this in so long :( I had to go back to Canada between my Jersey stay and arriving here in Mauritius because of a delay with my Visa. I talked to some people here and they have had similar issues. I can't say it was all bad as it was wonderful to experience some of the amazing weather we had in Nova Scotia and spend time with Yvon, my family and friends :)
I finally arrived in Mauritius on Thursday morning at 7:25am, that's midnight for all you east coaster back home. The first two days were spent shopping for essentials, getting poked and prodded for my medical and meeting all the people in the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation Office (MWF). Everyone at the office was great and made me feel very welcome and excited to get started!!
I got to spend my first night on Ile aux aigrette, a wonderful little off-shore Island which is a Nature Reserve here. MWF has a field station and does a lot of work on the island. No one actually lives on the Island accept the MWF staff .....oh and a few GIANT TORTOISES!! There were really amazing species like the Mauritius Fodie flying around. We then returned to the weekend house for...well the weekend...and I got to meet everyone on all the different project. Everyone is so nice and a lot of fun!!
I will be working back on Ile aux aigrette this week and living in the field station. My main work there will be helping in the plant nursery. I then will spend my second week working with Venessa, one of the Round Island wardens, on Ile aux aigrette to get some training before I head to Round Island. I have been given the role of Warden Assistant on Round Island which means I will get to do work on all the projects there as well as the day to day conservation work there. I am really honored to have such an amazing posting while I am here!!
Well I guess that's about it for today! There is no internet on Ile aux aigrette so I will be keeping a written blog while I am there and post it next weekend. Also, I have decided that since there is so much incredible experiences and adventures in my future I would start to keep another blog. The new blog will be my personal experiences and weekend stories outlet, and this one will continue to let you all know what is going on with my MWF work and projects! I encourage you all to follow both! The new one is called VISITING THE DODO and can be found on this same website.
Lastly, if you feel like leaving a comment or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from everyone reading this!
LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN!!
wow!it is so great to hear that you are an adventurous person because I am one also. The place is just so perfect to have different adventures to try on. Veranda Palmar Beach Mauritius was the place we last stayed. Infairness, it's really nice there also.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to spend holidays in Mauritius. I love it there.
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