Ethnographer Blog Assignment

 Chiara Abel 

August 24, 2021 

IHSS 

Mr. Roddy 


Ethnographer Blog 


As I approach the rainforest in the Southeast Asian island of Sumatra I look up and see the orangoutangs swinging from branch to branch. I take a deep breath and smell the fresh rain that had only just stopped a few minutes ago. I notice that the group of orangoutangs have started to leave the current spot they're in, so in hope of a good shot of them moving I pick up my camera and start filming the creatures while following them. They lead me to a more secluded part of the rain forest where I watch as they slowly climb down the tree in search for the insects hidden in the ridges of the tree bark. I notice a baby orangoutang clutching onto its mothers back, who is at the moment eating the leaves from the tree. After a few hours of observing the orangoutangs I take a break. I walk up to a stream only a few feet away from my original spot. I decide refill my water bottle, I take a sip and feel the cool sensation of the water in my mouth. After I have had my drink, I head back to the secluded spot in the forest and I watch as the baby orangoutangs play with one another. Soon it starts to rain again, I notice some of the orangoutangs climbing higher into the trees. Then, I realize they are trying to protect themselves from the rain by hiding under the bigger leaves, so in an effort to not get wet I try to climb the tree. After several failed attempts I decide its best for me to just find a place to sit and wait for the rain to stop. I am awakened by the sound of the orangoutangs, as I open my eyes a I see that it is now morning. I decide to stay for a little longer. As I'm walking around I see one orangoutang eating a piece of fruit from one of the trees. I hear my stomach growl, so I reach into my bag and grab a granola bar. I sit down to eat my snack and I watch as the orangoutangs slowly move to a different spot. I give myself one last moment to take in the rainforest and then start my journey home. 





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