Fisherman on Lake Kilimbi. A center-pivot irrigated field of maize of the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is in the background. October 14, 2023.White-Browed Coucal on the RICA campus. November 4, 2023.RICA First-Year students place pest-control tape around a mango tree. November 14, 2023.RICA Second-Year students clean pens in the swine enterprise. November 14, 2023.A RICA Second-Year student feeds laying hens in the poultry enterprise. November 14, 2023.We were able to spend time with our family during Thanksgiving week. On Thanksgiving Day, some of us went on a mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. From left to right is Emmanuel (our guide), nephew Brad Carpenter, son Ben Ferguson, niece Chelsea Carpenter, son Ryan Ferguson and me. November 23, 2023.We visited the Igishe Family on the slopes of Mt. Karisimbi, the highest peak in Volcanoes National Park at 14,787 ft. The Igishe Family is the largest in the park with 36 members, including 6 silverbacks; Igishe (above) and 5 of his sons. November 23, 2023.Gorillas were mostly oblivious to our visit. This one slept through much of the hour we visited. November 23, 2023.Harvesting tea at the Sorwathe Tea Plantation. Part of the factory is in the background. November 22, 2023.Worker selecting tea leaves to harvest, Sorwathe Tea Plantation. November 22, 2023.View of the valley with tea and other crops north of the Sorwathe Tea Plantation. Note the volcano peak in the far distance. November 21, 2023.Male Variable Sunbird, Sorwathe Tea Plantation. November 22, 2023.
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Great to see you and the “boys”! Love the pictures. The birds are beautiful. Thank you!
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