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Everyone is quiet and working intensely on writing first drafts of their papers. This is a noise free zone. Christian on the other hand is taking a break from “working” at 2am with me and accomplishes his goal in Costa Rica . He found a shield mantis(Choeradodis, I believe) on the outer window of our room. The […]


Jamila and Kali are working on excavating human remains from the pre-colombian societies
This things basically live with us. Rather than in our bed rooms, they live under the sidewalk or under the room shingles. Today I saw one climbing a support beam to get up to the roof!

Our Fabulous Toyota Landcruiser has been known to fit 15 people in the back. Our driver has affectionately named it “Marta”. We are usually ten. The upper right backdrop features some of us on a rock, viewing the pacific.
Always have your bug catching gear, and be prepared for rain!