by Nick Holmberg
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Discovering
the beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru.
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When I heard there was a possibility of going
on a work placement in Ecuador and Peru, I knew it was something I had to do.
The prospect of discovering a new country, a new culture and more importantly,
working in natural habitats that I had never seen before was too exciting to
pass up. Paul Ramsay, my supervisor and coordinator of the trip, explained that
my work would consist of several short placements with various
organisations and NGOs, allowing me to gain experience in different fields. So
I packed my bags and boarded a plane to the other side of the world!
As soon as I arrived in Quito, the capital of
Ecuador, I realised that South America was very different to any other country
I had ever been to and that the next 8 months were going to be unlike anything
I had ever experienced before!
