{"id":4253,"date":"2023-06-17T16:34:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T14:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/?p=4253"},"modified":"2023-06-17T16:34:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T14:34:06","slug":"the-adventures-of-an-intern-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/2023\/06\/17\/the-adventures-of-an-intern-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"The adventures of an intern in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My name is Elias, third year student Tourism &amp; Leisure Management, and I am trilled to share the incredible journey I embarked upon as an intern at Baja Wild Encounters. Over the course of my internship I had the privilege of working with this remarkable organization dedicated to promoting and organizing wildlife tours in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Group-pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4262\" width=\"228\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Group-pic.jpg 653w, https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Group-pic-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 85vw, 228px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First time as a guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Eligir dond\u00e9 hacer mis practicas fue una decisi\u00f3n bastante f\u00e1cil. La perspectiva de combinar mi amor por la naturaleza con la experiencia pr\u00e1ctica en la organizaci\u00f3n de excursiones para observar la vida salvaje era irresistible. Obviamente ten\u00eda que hacer mis practicas con Baja Wild Encounters (BWE). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BWE es una organizaci\u00f3n pionera comprometida con la conservaci\u00f3n de la vida salvaje, el ecoturismo y el desarollo de la communidad local en la regi\u00f3n de Baja California Sur. El mejor ejemplo de esa meta es Lorenzo, el capitan de Baja Wild Encounters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This is Lorenzo, a local commercial fisherman trying to convert to tourism&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Jamie Lally<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Lorenzo-gangster-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4255\" width=\"225\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Lorenzo-gangster-1.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Lorenzo-gangster-1-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lorenzo Lucero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To me this citation is one of the best examples of why Baja Wild Encounters is important for the local community. Not only are they working with the locals, providing them a new source of income, but also educating them on their local ecosystems, growing their knowledge and love for their own land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despu\u00e9s de un mes y medio, tuve la oportunidad de mostrar mis capacidades guiando mi primer excursi\u00f3n. Guiar estas excursiones no s\u00f3lo enriqueci\u00f3 las experiencias de los participantes, sino tambi\u00e9n profundiz\u00f3 mi propria conexi\u00f3n con el medio ambiente y mi pasi\u00f3n por la naturaleza. Me encant\u00f3 mostrar las maravillas de la naturaleza, inspirar un sentimiento de asombro y aprecio entre los participantes y subrayar la importancia de las pr\u00e1cticas de viaje reponsables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4266\" data-id=\"4266\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Whale-shark.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Whale-shark.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Whale-shark-300x200.jpeg 300w, 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic Orca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During my internship at BWE, I had the opportunity to undertake several significant projects. A notable project was the creation of bilingual fact sheets\/infographics, which aimed to educate both tourists and locals about the regions wildlife. Trying out new services and evaluate them, create quotes and instagram content and replying to clients were also some of the tasks I took on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sin embargo, el proyecto m\u00e1s notable que emprend\u00ed fue guiar una excursi\u00f3n privada en barco de varios d\u00edas. Guiar y organizar la excursi\u00f3n entera para un grupo de viajeros por la regi\u00f3n de Baja California Sur fue una experiencia inolvidable. Como gu\u00eda, tuve el privilegio de compartir mis conocimientos adquiridos a trav\u00e9s de una amplia investigaci\u00f3n  sobre la fauna, los ecosistemas y las buenas practicas a adoptar con los animales, mientras que garantizaba un viaje agradable y educativo para todos los participantes.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Blue-and-boat-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4265\" width=\"508\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Blue-and-boat-1.png 856w, https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Blue-and-boat-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.mm.ehb.be\/trm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2023\/06\/Blue-and-boat-1-768x555.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 85vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My internship with Baja Wild Encounters was an experience of a lifetime. It not only solidified my passion to wildlife &amp; nature, but also gave me a profound sense of purpose. I am immensely grateful to Jamie Lally for giving me this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My name is Elias, third year student Tourism &amp; Leisure Management, and I am trilled to share the incredible journey I embarked upon as an intern at Baja Wild Encounters. 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