Week 3
“During the third week some of the volunteers went Gorilla tracking. This is one of the excursions that is a little extra, but definitely worth it. At the lodge we overlook Bwindi impenetrable forest which is home to over half of the population of Gorillas left in the wild in the world, so it really is the best place to do it. Those volunteers who were privileged enough to do it have said that it is one of the best things they’ve ever done.”- Will Harte
“Gorilla tracking was absolutely amazing! The gorillas were so close you felt like you could reach out and touch them.”- Rhiannon Hick
“We got so close to a whole family of Gorillas and were able to spend a really long time in their presence. One of the best bits for me was seeing the baby gorillas climbing and swinging on the sugar canes. I got so many great photos”- Lewis Vincent
“Having stayed at the lodge for over two weeks, it has really started to feel like home. There is always so much going on and there is always a really good atmosphere around the place, it’s amazing.”- Tom Lewis
“At the lodge we get such good food cooked for us every night by Dennis and Mackie. A lot of the volunteers have started helping with the washing up after dinner as a way of saying thank you for all their hard work.”- Dhrena Mistry
“I was fortunate to have one night where I was able to cook for the whole group. I really really enjoyed it. It was really nice to be able to give something back and show our appreciation.”- Sam Cuthbert
“At the lodge, the people are great, the foods great, the culture is great, the animals, landscape, everything, it’s all absolutely amazing.”- Dave Judge
“The group of thirty that we have got at the lodge are really diverse, there are lots of different age ranges from all over and everyone just gets on really well, there is a really good dynamic.”- Graeme Littlejohn
“Every day when you wake up and you step out your room, you get to look out over Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and the views are incredible. On a clear evening you get to see the most amazing sunsets, we are so lucky to be in such an amazing location.”
“For me, it took a bit of time to really get into the swing of teaching. Now I have a few weeks of teaching under my belt I am beginning to relax and enjoy being in schools and being with the kids so much more.”- Tom Lewis
“The reaction of the children when you turn up to teach them at the classrooms couldn’t be better, they’re so enthusiastic and energetic. If you’re feeling a bit tired or down, going to school just lifts you immediately, it’s so much fun.”- Graeme Littlejohn
“They children are such fun to be around, they really just want to learn. When you walk into the playground and you hear your name being shouted or they come up to you and say something you’ve taught them, it gives you such a buzz.”- Joe Wayte
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