June 26 - July 9
a 2-week group trip exploring Rio Bravo Tropical Rain Forest and snorkeling around South Water Caye for a comparative ecosystems class with Programme For Belize
Friday, June 26
flight from Chicago to Miami, flight from Miami to Belize City, 3 hour drive north to La Milpa Field Station in the Rio Bravo Tropical Rain Forest Conservation Area with a stop in Orange Walk Town, arrived at La Milpa Field Station and settled into dorms
Saturday, June 27
rain forest hikes
Sunday, June 28
Mayan ruins hikes
Monday, June 29
hike to the Mayan archeological site of Dos Hombres with an archeologist
Tuesday, June 30
Lamanai Mayan ruins hike and tour, climbed to the top of the High Temple
Wednesday, July 1
swam in lagoon, visited local village
Thursday, July 2
traveled by bus to Belize City, visited Belize Zoo, traveled by boat to
Pelican's University on South Water Caye and settled into dorms
Friday, July 3
snorkeling
Saturday, July 4
snorkeling
Sunday, July 5
snorkeling
Monday, July 6
snorkeling
Tuesday, July 7
snorkeling
Wednesday, July 8
project presentations, slept on beach
Thursday, July 9
travel by boat, bus, and flights back home to Chicago
