Day 2

Today we went out to the same plot and took some more tree measurements. This time, I was on a team that was measuring the height of the trees. To do this, I used an instrument called a clinometer. Here's a picture of me using one:

The clinometer basically uses a scale that I could see when I looked into it. It told me the angle I was holding it at, and then I had to measure the distance between me and the tree to calculate the total tree height. What a lot of math!

Today I saw the biggest tree I've ever seen! It's called a Ceiba tree, and in some cultures they consider it to be sacred. I felt even shorter than usual when I stood next to it!

I also got stuck in a lot of vines today, which was a little annoying but mostly fun. I feel a lot like Indiana Jones out here!

Still no rain, but I'm hoping it will rain tomorrow. We're supposed to go out on our frog study tomorrow night! :)