The afternoon of May 8th, I was driving west on that familiar stretch of I-80 towards State College. Deep inside my head, most of the travel was a blur. Luckily, I only had a hundred and four miles to my destination — a short distance by today’s standards. I was only home for two weeks and I was leaving again. Somewhere between excitement and sadness, I was opening a new chapter. In some respects, I was familiar with the plot. In other regards, it was a whole new experience. I wondered what I would get out of this opportunity. In the end, I discovered that it wasn’t so much about me.
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The Fieldhouse
Chasing Bats at Congaree – Episode 4
Come along for a tour of the fieldhouse. The dorm is my home away from home for the five months that I’m chasing bats through the swamps of Congaree. Living with six people in a communal setting, there has been much speculation on this arrangement. Let the rumors rest after watching this video!
I’m planning on making a “meet the roomies” episode but I think it’s best to develop my relationships with the new arrivals before putting them in front of the camera. I promise this will not turn into a reality show!