Wageni Mwingi!

We are now in the high tourist season and the pace has definitely picked up at the tourist camp on the ranch. I thought I might be bothered by so many “foreigners” invading my territory at the treehouse, but it has not been so. I guess the loneliness has gotten to me because whenever I see guests walking toward the treehouse, I find myself hoping that they speak English so I can chat. This past week I was asked to do a lecture on my research. There was a group of 17 tourists who came to the treehouse to hear me speak. They were mostly retirees from America. I really enjoyed telling them all about what I am doing and a few came up afterwards to explain that their grandchild or friend’s grandchild really liked animals and asked for advice on how to proceed.

In addition, there is a group of students arriving today. Last time the students were English and it was nice to have company. This time, there are 25 students and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little worried about the invasion. Nonetheless, it is nice to have voices outside and someone to talk to when I return from the day’s work.

A friend of mine is also arriving today. She has graduated from GSU and was in my Chemical Ecology class last fall. I am really excited for her visit and to share my experience with someone. She will be here for 2 nights and I am trying to think of every possible activity we can cram into our time together.