The Volcano Expedition is about to begin! I think I have more tech equipment and cords in my suitcase than I do clothes! It is still unclear how much information I will be able to send on a daily basis through the internet, but in the case that I am able to get my videos to you, they will be found on teacher tube.
There is a short test clip there now. Hopefully I will have videos on there next week from the site. If not, they will be uploaded after I return.
I finally received my briefing for the Research project. So here goes…
Aim of the project:
Masaya is an active volcano and it emits gases that affect the local environment. We will be recording the amounts of gases and aerosols we find in the plant and animal life. The researchers can then suggest actions that can be taken to protect the wildlife. We will generally be working from 7am-8pm each day. My actual itinerary will be given to my students and school and to you upon request.
Local Facts:
Language – Spanish but many speak English as well
Religion – Primarily Roman Catholic
Time Zone: GMT -6hours. ( 1 hour behind Eastern) Daylight savings time begins on March 9 this year. Nicaragua does not observe it, so on the last two days of the trip, I will be two hours behind my students.
Currency: Nicaraguan Gold Cordoba.
Volcano Facts:
1970 feet above sea level
A colony of parrots lives inside the crater
turtles and crocodiles in the nearby lakes
Common Diseases:
Hepatitis A and B
Rabies
Typhoid
Malaria and Dengue Fever
