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Your African Expedition Adventure!, Tuesday, Period Four [ 05/10 ].
"Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman!" Jane might have been all too pleased with the female-leaning tendency of this semester's roster, mixed in delicately with her already exuberant thrill of the subject in general. "And welcome to Your African Expedition Adventure! My name is Miss Porter, and I have been into the jungles of Africa many times in my life, for which I am extremely grateful. I'm a Primatologist, or rather one that studies apes and monkeys and gorillas and human beings, and so of course the best way to learn about that sort of thing is to try to witness it for yourself. I certainly hope you're excited to learn all about how to travel into the jungles of Africa, appreciate the beautiful world that it presents, and learn so much about the flora and fauna of that marvelous part of the world!
"We won't be diving into all of that quite yet," Jane admitted, though her exuberance was chugging along steadily. "Today will be much simpler than a lot of our upcoming lessons, just to get us started out. We shall start with introductions and then the very basics of what we will need when we go exploring! After we've covered those and made sure everyone is properly equipped, we will set out, into the wilderness here on the island, for just a little bit of a hike through our own flora and fauna. It's a bit brisk out, so I did bring some jackets should anyone be in need of one, and we'll just have to keep a good pace to keep our blood going!
"So, basics! Since today's adventure is a little impromptu and, say, we haven't had enough time to prepare bringing too many things with us, there are just three main components you should have, or else your time could be quite miserable and potentially fatal. First..." Jane lifted her foot, pulling back her skirt to show off the first thing, "a good pair of sturdy boots! Preferably something up to the ankle to prevent any snake bites should you not notice them underfoot, but still flexible enough that they're not uncomfortable. Your feet are moving you, so you've got to make sure they're well protected and well supported!
"Second most important," and Jane slung from around her back the canteen slung over her shoulder, "water. This is important anywhere you travel, but especially in the jungle, where it is very hot and it's quite easy to get dehydrated. Bonus points if you're able to bring your own water, which is undoubtedly cleaner than what you'll find in the jungle. There are whole ecosystems waiting in the water in some of these places, and you'll be quite happy if you manage to keep those ecosystems from continuing development in your stomachs!
"And, last but most certainly not least, is a hat!" Jane plucked one up and put it on her head. "A hat will not only protect you from the sun, but, in the jungle, it's exceptionally important to help keep a good deal of bugs, many of which are quite deadly, away from nibbling away at you! It also leaves you much more protected against snakes that might drop from the treetops onto your head, although I'm afraid it won't do you much good should it be a panther that decides to drop on your head from the trees!
"The first lesson of your African Expedition Adventure, then, is to be prepared! And these three items are three very simple ways to help bring your level of preparedness up! Should you venture into the jungle or even just a hike through your own backyard as we are doing today, if you have these three things, you're ready to go! So, if you haven't got these things already, I've brought plenty. Grab some boots, a canteen, and your pith helmet, and we'll get started on introductions. And then it's off to the adventure!"
"Also, every class after this will from now on be meeting in the Danger Shop. If you are not sure where that may be, by all means, come and talk to me and I will ensure you have good directions! Does everyone have their boots, canteens, and hats? Who wants to start? The sooner we get through these introductions, the sooner we can get out to the Preserve!"
[[ OCD ison its way ready for adventure! ]]
"We won't be diving into all of that quite yet," Jane admitted, though her exuberance was chugging along steadily. "Today will be much simpler than a lot of our upcoming lessons, just to get us started out. We shall start with introductions and then the very basics of what we will need when we go exploring! After we've covered those and made sure everyone is properly equipped, we will set out, into the wilderness here on the island, for just a little bit of a hike through our own flora and fauna. It's a bit brisk out, so I did bring some jackets should anyone be in need of one, and we'll just have to keep a good pace to keep our blood going!
"So, basics! Since today's adventure is a little impromptu and, say, we haven't had enough time to prepare bringing too many things with us, there are just three main components you should have, or else your time could be quite miserable and potentially fatal. First..." Jane lifted her foot, pulling back her skirt to show off the first thing, "a good pair of sturdy boots! Preferably something up to the ankle to prevent any snake bites should you not notice them underfoot, but still flexible enough that they're not uncomfortable. Your feet are moving you, so you've got to make sure they're well protected and well supported!
"Second most important," and Jane slung from around her back the canteen slung over her shoulder, "water. This is important anywhere you travel, but especially in the jungle, where it is very hot and it's quite easy to get dehydrated. Bonus points if you're able to bring your own water, which is undoubtedly cleaner than what you'll find in the jungle. There are whole ecosystems waiting in the water in some of these places, and you'll be quite happy if you manage to keep those ecosystems from continuing development in your stomachs!
"And, last but most certainly not least, is a hat!" Jane plucked one up and put it on her head. "A hat will not only protect you from the sun, but, in the jungle, it's exceptionally important to help keep a good deal of bugs, many of which are quite deadly, away from nibbling away at you! It also leaves you much more protected against snakes that might drop from the treetops onto your head, although I'm afraid it won't do you much good should it be a panther that decides to drop on your head from the trees!
"The first lesson of your African Expedition Adventure, then, is to be prepared! And these three items are three very simple ways to help bring your level of preparedness up! Should you venture into the jungle or even just a hike through your own backyard as we are doing today, if you have these three things, you're ready to go! So, if you haven't got these things already, I've brought plenty. Grab some boots, a canteen, and your pith helmet, and we'll get started on introductions. And then it's off to the adventure!"
"Also, every class after this will from now on be meeting in the Danger Shop. If you are not sure where that may be, by all means, come and talk to me and I will ensure you have good directions! Does everyone have their boots, canteens, and hats? Who wants to start? The sooner we get through these introductions, the sooner we can get out to the Preserve!"
[[ OCD is
Hike Through the Preserve - YAEA!, 05/10.
"Now, remember, stay together, students!" Jane called, leading the pack happily on the path she'd already planned out. "It will be very important once we're in the jungle! Please pay close attention to the wildlife, the plant life, or anything else. Expeditions are not only about survival, but also about witnessing the beauty of nature, and next week, we'll talk about some of the beauty we've seen today! So step light and take in the fresh air and the wonderful views!"
Re: Hike Through the Preserve - YAEA!, 05/10.
Re: Hike Through the Preserve - YAEA!, 05/10.