busy day

Today was a bit crazy. I went into town in the morning to get passport photos for my grant proposal. I got some cash and cookies while I was at it. Then I spent the rest of the day working on papers... I have to write a proposal, edit my IP from Palo Verde, and write my La Selva FLP and IP. And of course, I wish I was out exploring in the woods all day every day. Everyone in the course (including instructors) is starting to get that vacant, shadowy-eyed look that comes from focusing too hard on one thing and not sleeping enough. It's sad to admit it, but I'm looking forward to leaving La Selva, because that will mean leaving a lot of this stress behind.

It rained today, that was good. The air feels nice now and the amphibians are out, so the herpers are happy. They're out hunting for frogs right now. I saw a laughing falcon and red-legged honeycreeper today. Becky and I heard from one of the naturalists that there ARE green macaws around, and we know exactly which tree to look in, so that's exciting.

I'm going to bed now. It's going to be great.