By: Ashley
Demers
November
15, 2017
As I lay
on my thermarest once again, looking up to the stars and making the connection
that my thoughts are just as lost as my eyes. They’re just wandering. Today I
woke up on a cot at Casa Azul for the last time. Which I never thought a cot
would be so comfy. I sat there and watched my group; some up and in the
kitchen, some waking up slowly and all I thought to myself was that this is
ECOEE 2017, and were in Bahía de los Angeles but only for a few more hours.
As our
morning got started we did some lessons and then off we went to Biosphere
Reserve Bahía de los Angeles. While there we learned that the whale sharks have
decreased in size from 200 to about 40. We also learned that this area is home
to many different species, especially the sea lions on their little island. We
had some more lessons and then we were on our way to lunch at Las Hamacas. I
got my fix of some amazing Mexican food and of course chips and salsa. Sitting
there watching the third judge aka Emily eat the salsa that was a bit spicy and
just thinking how proud I am of her for eating that salsa, she’s grown a flavor
of taste buds. As we left we gave some loving to a cute little gato with
gorgeous blue eyes. Then we were off.
On the drive I sat there for a while just in
thought of what I have learned so far and how grateful this opportunity is.
If Mexico
has taught me anything, it’s to not take life for granted. Too cherish every
moment, and too make the most out of them. To learn from your experiences and
teach what you know to those who are around you or who you may encounter.
Tonight is our last night in Mexico and with Francisco, and I will never forget
this opportunity. They’ll be a special place in my heart for Baja California,
Casa Azul and of course Francisco.
Buenos
noches, Baja California.
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