Ode to Two Weeks with GVI Amazon

Ten days in, our training complete,
We round off week one with a friendly meet:
Soccer against the Yachana boys.
Defeated, despite the large numbers employed!

Traps to be laid, surveys to be run,
But let’s not forget to have lots of fun.
Whilst trekking in rain, sharp eyes you should take,
For you too could spot a great-looking snake! *

Camp duties beckon, there’s a lot to fit in,
Like cooking and cleaning and emptying bins.
Great care should be taken when throwing out slops
But go wild with burnables - the best of the jobs!

Muddy damp washing piled up to our ears,
Lines full of wet stuff which never clears.
Jungle food carb-rich, some times dessert too:
This week Happy Birthdays to Natalie and Stu!

* A young rainbow boa Eddie did see.
Don Abdon handled, with photos a-plenty.
Against the red clay it was a good spot,
But poor Chris and Andy - they just missed the lot!

- Vicki (10 week volunteer June-Sept 09)

Ode to Two Weeks with GVI Amazon