segundo Thursday (Jueves)

Hoy salimos.  I am going to miss the Las Cruces biological Station very much, and all the students and faculty.  Good-bye everybody!  Crocodiles and macaws oh my!  Such a beautiful country and incredible experience for all.  Thank you Jessica and Scott and Steve!

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