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Focus in enviorement The Wildlife Refuge Mountain Puca

(SVR Puca Mountain, hereinafter), is


Celaque Nacional Park one of 37 protected areas established
features by the Legislative Decree 87-87,
issued by the sovereign National
In its basic configuration it is Congress.
characteristic of a solid with
almost inaccessible steep slopes. It is The Wildlife Refuge Puca Mountain
located between the (now), and will soon become PUCA
departments of Copan, Lempira and National Park. It is located between
Ocotepeque in the west. the towns of La Iguala, Lepaera, Las
Terrestrial communication routes Flores and thanks, everyone in the
surrounding this impressive department of Lempira, it has an area
elevation and linking the towns of of 6042.50 hectares of which 1,720
Gracias and Santa Rosa de Copan. hectares are core zone and buffer
zone 4342.50.
Location and elevations
Rio Mejocote
It is located in the city of Gracias,
Lempira, also Description:
you have access to Bethlehem
Gualcho, Ocotepeque.
The extension at its core is of 420.07 The Mejocote offers some of the
km2, is a cloud forest, finest paddling in the Santa Rosa-
here are 6 of the 7 species of pine is Gracias area among plenty of
in Honduras. competition. It needs fairly recent
rains to be good, but is a pretty good
flora performer during the rainy season.
Its vegetation made up of large The middle run has a remote feel to it
conifers, shrubs and grasses, which despite circling the large town of
provide habitat for many species. Gracias. In medium to high water, the
flow increases substantially from start
wildlife to finish. The run starts with a nice
30+ minutes of III- warmup, then
Among the animal species that inhabit
enters a long canyon with many gorge
the park are the jaguar, ocelot and
sections, up to 2 hours. The IV to IV+
coati, plus a huge variety of birds:
rapids formed by large boulders are
woodpeckers, parrots, toucans and
continous. I scouted 4 times in there.
endangered species like the mythical
One thing I found more than on other
Quetzal, tapir, and deer white glue.
rivers was that several times I would
Puca Mountain: have liked a vantage point from the
other side of the river, but that my consists of easier III to IV- rapids with
natural stopping point put me on the nice cliff scenery. The rock is
other side and too far downstream to generally sedimentary, mostly
make that feasible; I suggest keeping sandstone.
that in mind and perhaps splitting up
your scouting parties. The last hour Trypical food and drinks
consists of easier III to IV- rapids with meals
nice cliff scenery. The rock is
generally sedimentary, mostly Pork Nacatamales
sandstone.
Pupusas butter
Rio Mejocote
Pupusas Loroco
Description:
Tripe soup

Bean Patelitos
The Mejocote offers some of the
Drained soup pot
finest paddling in the Santa Rosa-
Gracias area among plenty of Cassava and cracklings
competition. It needs fairly recent
rains to be good, but is a pretty good fried plantain
performer during the rainy season.
Bean soup with egg
The middle run has a remote feel to it
despite circling the large town of Cracklings pupusas
Gracias. In medium to high water, the
flow increases substantially from start fried eggs
to finish. The run starts with a nice beverages
30+ minutes of III- warmup, then
enters a long canyon with many gorge horchata
sections, up to 2 hours. The IV to IV+
Fresh Papaya
rapids formed by large boulders are
continous. I scouted 4 times in there. Fresh tamarind
One thing I found more than on other
rivers was that several times I would Fresh blackberry
have liked a vantage point from the
Fresh nance
other side of the river, but that my
natural stopping point put me on the Fresh Melon
other side and too far downstream to
make that feasible; I suggest keeping lemonade
that in mind and perhaps splitting up Fresh orange
your scouting parties. The last hour
Fresh guava

Fresh soursop

Social activities report

Choosing wedding students ITRR

On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 was held


the election of the student girlfriend.

This event was held by the students


of III degree in electricity. Where
students participated ten beautiful.

In choosing the candidates was


witnessed in four beautiful outfits:
casual, athletic, professional, and
evening gown.

Leaving winning Miss Beatriz Mateo


who conquered the judges with his
sympathy
Bride students ENMIJUL Women's soccer trophy was for
section III high school and football
Event at the Normal School Mixed champions were male students of
Justice and Freedom "on Wednesday Teaching II 1.
10 June 2015 d.
And so I conclude the celebration of
Organized by the faculty council of the students in the ENMIJUL.
the institution in which included 11
beautiful candidates who modeled
two outfits: casual and night.

As the winner Dayana who represent


Alvarado High School II, Section 1, a
girl who knew how to win over the jury
with their sympathy.

Now is the new girlfriend of students


from 2015 to 2016.

Student Day celebration ENMIJUL

On June 11 of each year marks the


Day of the Normal School student and
Justice and Freedom Mixed I start
with campeonísimo where two
representatives of I and II and II
School of Education was chosen.

The aim of the great champion was to


present how much students know
different modalities.

Questions of different kinds became,


with the winning team of the II School
Section 2.

Teachers took the time to give each


child a snack.

After that the physical education


teacher conducted a foosball which
included women and men.
SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Performed by the student government


of the Justice and Freedom Normal
School Mixed on June 10, 2015 at the
Municipal Stadium Marco Augusto
Rodriguez, six men's teams
participating.

This event began at 8:00 am and


ended at 3:00 pm with a champion
team called America.

Everyone who attended the event


were satisfied with a day full of pure
football.

Fair countries

Made in the field of multiple uses of


the Normal School Mixed Justice and
Freedom on June 13, 2015.

Organized by the licensed English


teacher Joseline Ramirez.

The objective of this event was that


the high school students I made
known different information from
different countries.

Since the event was part of the


English class students they spoke this
language and to the fair had a jury
which described different aspects:
correct English pronunciation,
explanation, traditional food and
clothing respective country.

Since winning the group I represent


Colombia.
Castillo San Cristobal Motivated by our Christian faith,
World Vision is dedicated to working
The most famous tourist attraction of with the most vulnerable people in the
the City of Gracias is strong or world, regardless of religion, race,
Castillo de San Cristobal. Situated on ethnicity or gender, this as a sign of
top of a hill overlooking the city they God's unconditional love for all
offer panoramic views of Graces and people. There are no other conditions
the surrounding mountains. attached to the support we offer more
Castle commonly known as built in than human need.
1865 by President José Maria Medina
in honor of his friend the former
President Juan Lindo who is buried at
the fort. In 1865 Thanksgiving was the
capital of Honduras.

In 1930 the fort was used for military


purposes because of its strategic
location during the civil wars.
Currently there is a small museum
and information center at the fort.

You can not visit without going to


Gracias Lempira Castle which was to
become one of the most famous
historical and touristic structures and
photographed in Honduras!!!

World vision

World Vision is a Christian


humanitarian organization dedicated
to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and
injustice. Since 1950, World Vision
has helped millions of children and
families by providing emergency
support to those affected by natural
and social disasters; creating long-
term solutions within communities to
alleviate poverty and promote justice.

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