Day 11–13 Halong Bay
We wandered around Halong this morning – in search of coffee and to stretch our legs before our boat journey. There’s a heap of construction so the area will look very different in a few years time. We walked to … Continued
Day 9 10 Nihn Bihn and Halong
After a good rest we get up for an early learn to make your own lunch. Pork spring rolls, mango salad and beef with lemon grass. Were too full by then to make the 2nd main. We had intended to … Continued
Day 8–Bich Dong Pagoda
Our last shift at EPRC today. They put us both on the hill in the soft release area. We got to feed the langur sweet potato and the gibbon did come down for food while we were there. Our final … Continued
Day 7–Asian Turtle Program
This morning was a similar routine of feed in the morning, I feed 2nd shift while John helps repair cages. \ It’s really humid today and we’re just dripping. There’s a new volunteer/researcher arrived and he’s staying for 6 months. … Continued
Day 6–Save Vietnam’s Wildlife
Today was a busy work day. Overnight, on of the Gibbons had given birth so there’s a new baby at the centrey. It was hot and humid. What’s hotter than that? Being on burn duty! I got to stand in … Continued
Day 5–Van Long
Usual morning of feeding and clearing today. Had a slight miscommunication for the next session so we wandered around to grab some more pics. The babies are always so full of energy and inquisitive. While the adults are happy … Continued
Day 4–Night tour
This morning I did the perimeter check. This was super tricky in the wet as it was a bit flooded and very slippery. On one hand I regretted wearing my gumboots as they are heavy and don’t bend and on … Continued
Day 3– Enrichment activities
Today we ensured we arrived well before 6:30am. We spent the first session watching the Langur introduction between a male and female. They’d spent some time next to each other in the enclosure before the main door was opened. They … Continued
Day 2–Introduction to EPRC
Up early to start our first day at EPRC (Endangered Primate Rescue Centre). We’re told to be there at 6:30am for the morning shift (if we were up to working). We arrived and started changing shoes and the keepers were … Continued