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Nicablogua: November 2006
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Wednesday, November 29, 2006. The Season of Flowers. First of all: yesterday. Early in the morning as I was scouring the North group core for WB, I ran into the rich gringo landowners. As it turns out, I think I was misinformed. These people are practically kids, and they have no intention of cutting down the forest. It seems like they’re actually just after a Thoreau. More later, thanks for reading. Posted by Melissa @ 9:46 PM. San Juan del Sur. We we...
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Nicablogua: December 2006
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Tuesday, December 26, 2006. A few of the old Dunlap crowd met up at a P-town cafe called Panache. It was just a small group that could get together: that's me on the left (all glammed up) Amy. And Bryn), Maria, and David. After 3-1/2 hours of non-stop chatter, Rob's head was probably spinning from all of our inside jokes, and we finally managed to tear ourselves away from this reunion. Posted by Melissa @ 7:15 PM. Monday, December 25, 2006. While celeb...
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Nicablogua: January 2007
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Number of Ticks Removed To Date: 17. Days Since Tick Removal: 0. Posted by Melissa @ 9:17 PM. Saturday, January 27, 2007. The Loosely United Federation of Monkeys Also Known as The South Group. At any rate, yesterday out in the forest was frustrating to say the least. It started off great I found Uno and his lady friend and her kid right off the bat. They all had some Capulín ( Muntingia calabura. Posted by Melissa @ 2:23 PM.
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Nicablogua: October 2006
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Mon 30 Oct 2006. We’ve made it back home to Nicaragua. Scroll waaaay down for updates and photos of our Costa Rica trip! Posted by Melissa @ 9:20 AM. Monday, October 30, 2006. Costa Rican Excursion Part 4: Return to Ometepe. Monday 30 October 2006). Hopefully they will wait for me and be right where I can find them on Wednesday when I head back out into the forest again! Posted by Melissa @ 9:35 PM. Sunday, October 29, 2006.
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Nicablogua: February 2007
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Saturday, February 24, 2007. I know my mom and Cara are screaming in terror at just the mention of a boa, but really, it was amazing. Brown and black and tan and yellow with its sensitive little tongue and beady little eyes. Shortly after sighting the boa, the hike turned into a climb. Crater lake with clouds. More Crater Lake with clouds:. At last, the clouds dissipate:. More view from the top:. Rob with our guide, Randol. During my numerous rest brea...
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Nicablogua: May 2007
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Number of Ticks removed: 39. Able to acquire a copy of my research permit for this project. I’m just hoping that this is better late than never. For dinner. Believe you me, I savored every proteinaceous bite. Plus, the next morning for breakfast, there was actual cereal. Melissa by the laguna. Rob in the hammock district. Rob was delighted to find an actual Subway. Restaurant in Masaya who would have thought! On the road again.
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Nicablogua: July 2006
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Two Cafes in One Day. Been doing more of the same. On Tuesday I met Cara and Aimee for lunch and I tried "Gazpacho" for the first time. Am I the only vegetarian in the world who has never had gazpacho before? Posted by Melissa @ 10:19 PM. Sunday, July 23, 2006. Had a busy last few days. On Saturday night, Aimee threw us a fabulous bon voyage party. We had a lot of fun and stayed up really late! Today we packed up another load ...
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Nicablogua: August 2006
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Thursday, August 31, 2006. There's always a way through barbed wire. Okay, first of all, part of my post got cut off last night. I meant to include that I had been able to check my email and I had a message from S.L. (recall, he is my thesis advisor). It was good news I finally have official confirmation that I got the NSF grant! Now I’m not going to have to worry about how I’m paying for all this! Posted by Melissa @ 5:25 PM. Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
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Nicablogua: March 2007
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Saturday, March 31, 2007. Just a few more days in the US, then its back to the monkeys. Thanks for reading! Posted by Melissa @ 8:11 AM. Thursday, March 22, 2007. Of Prodigal Dogs and Monkeys. Here are some photos I took last week of Wrinkle Belly, that prodigal monkey who I thought had left me but has since returned. For contrast, here is a different male with all of his fur intact. Tonight, my little dog Sally. Reading: no worries, I made sure I got ...
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Nicablogua: April 2007
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The story of my dissertation fieldwork in Nicaragua. Friday, April 27, 2007. Could nothing go right on this day? Well, we did end up on Spondias Lane, but only briefly. They stopped to snack on some young Spondias leaves, and then they were on the move again. They traveled and traveled until I saw in the distance mango trees. I thought, You have got. Its been a long week and a long month; I'll be taking a rest from the forest for a couple of days. Thanks for reading! Posted by Melissa @ 1:21 PM. I’ve jus...
