by Sam Wells, of Colby College In characteristic Puerto Eden manner, a sudden rain squall greeted us as we stepped off the ferry onto the dock. Luckily Hostal Jekҫal, our lodging for the week, was close by and after quickly unloading…
By Lily Zanta, of University of Vermont As the first couple weeks of our program come to a close, I am astounded by how much I have learned in such a short time. I often forget the excitement that newly acquired…
by Nathan Stone, of Saint John’s University As we unloaded our packs from Round River vehicles, I took a second to breathe in the salty air and take in the lush green rainforest. After spending two days in a hostel in…
By Hailey Brookins of Carleton College Some of the most engaging conversations I have had since arriving in Botswana have been about the complexities of wildlife conservation. In conservation discussions, it is very easy (and all too common) to oversimplify…
by Rose Newell of Carleton College Round River Botswana Program, Dry Season 2019. This video-blog is a peek into what a day on the program can look like, from waking up in the morning for transect to preparing meals to…