Nkula has arrived in Uganda

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Hello friends and family of the amazing Nkula group, I just wanted to let you know that we’ve heard from the group that they are settled into their hostel in Entebbe for the night.  They are a little tired from a long days of travel, but are otherwise feeling good and about to go to sleep for the night! Dan was at the airport to receive the group and has… Read More

Kifaru group is in Tanzania

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Hello friends and family of the amazing Kifaru group, I just wanted to let you know that we’ve heard from the group that they are settled into their hotel in Dar es Salaam for the night.  They are a little tired from a long days of travel, but are otherwise feeling good and about to go to sleep for the night! Gwen and Grant said that the group are engaged,… Read More

Walkabout is settling into the Orientation site

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Bula! After what must have been a LONG travel day for the group, they have officially checked into Tubakula Beach Bungalows their beautiful beachside orientation site where they will continue getting to know one another better and delving into the nuts and bolts of what makes for an amazing trip! The group will have sessions on cultural exchange, group agreements, health and safety, and even a scavenger hunt. The next… Read More

Arrival in Guatemala

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Hello Friends and Family of the Central America MAYA group, I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve heard from group leaders Jess and Brent that the group has arrived safely in Guatemala and are settling in to the hostel outside Antigua where they will be for the next few days.  The group themselves will be posting updates from this point forward, so stay tuned for posts about their… Read More

Arrival in Nicaragua

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Hello Friends and Family of the Central America ITZA group, I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve heard from group leaders Julia and Noah that the group has arrived safely in Nicaragua and are settling in to the hostel in Masaya where they will be for the next few days.  The group themselves will be posting updates from this point forward, so stay tuned for posts about their… Read More

Arrival in Ecuador

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Hello Friends and Family of the South America group, I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve heard from group leaders Kelsi and Edward that the group has arrived safely in Ecuador and are settling in to the hostel in Quito where they will be for the next few days.  The group themselves will be posting updates from this point forward, so stay tuned for posts about their orientation.… Read More

Fiji Bound!

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Robbie, Katelyn, and the crew have all rendezvoused at the airport minus one student who will be arriving to Fiji from Australia. They have proceeded through security and their flight has departed! Though their flight is a long one, on the other end the Fijian Islands beckon along with a beautiful new adventure. The group was all smiles and laughter as they left and I do not doubt those positive… Read More

IAM Fall 2013 together at last!

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The Indigenous America group has successfully united in Flagstaff!!!  Leaders, Benjamin and Angie, are together with Jane, Tom, Erich and Conner at the Flagstaff EcoRanch.  This thoughtful space is situated just west of the San Francisco Peaks, which is sacred to many Native American peoples of the southwest.  The group will be there until Saturday for several days of orientation.  May the journey begin…    … Read More

Vamos a Ecuador!

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Hello family and friends of the Fall 2013 South America group! And they’re off!  The whole group met this morning at the TACA counter in LAX, and there was an excited energy, filled with hugs, handshakes, smiles, and laughter.  All together for the first time, they proceeded through security to begin their journey to Quito. We are sending lots of love and well wished to our South America crew and… Read More

NKULA has left the U.S. for Africa

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Tutaonana Badaaye!  See you later in Kiswahili! Greta and all 7 students have rendezvoused at the JFK airport and are on the flight to East Africa via Johannesberg, South Africa!  Dan the other leader is already in Uganda and he will be waiting at the Entebbe airport with bells on to receive the group on the evening of September 18th. The group was all smiles and laughter as they left… Read More

KIFARU has departed for Africa

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Tutaonana Badaaye!  See you later in Kiswahili! Gwen, Grant, and all 7 students have rendezvoused at the JFK airport and are on the flight to East Africa via Johannesberg, South Africa! The group was all smiles and laughter as they left and I do not doubt those positive feelings will carry through out the rest of their journey together. We wish them all the best and are looking forward to… Read More

Shiva Taking Off

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The mighty Shiva group has successfully gathered together at the San Francisco airport and checked in for their long flight to India.  We’re wishing them traveling mercies on the journey.  Stay tuned to hear from them from India. … Read More

Latitudes farewells begin…

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Hello again friends and family! We completed our first service project yesterday, making a mosaic for Carpe Mundi, and even had time to make individual tiles to bring for host families in the field or leave behind to decorate the Carpe Diem office- thanks artists! It was great to take time to meet with Carpe Diem founder, Ethan Knight, and solidify as a community. Today rocked our socks as we… Read More

Fall 2013 Latitudes is off and running!

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We have all arrived safe and sound to the beautiful pacific northwest! Today was full of travel and excitement as students arrived to the Jennings Retreat Center where we all got to know each other a bit. After a delicious curry dinner we familiarized ourselves with the expectations, policies and logistics of the Latitudes program and Carpe Diem. Lights out was scheduled for 10 and we were able to end… Read More

To Fiji and Beyond!!!

Archive South Pacific- WALKABOUT
Hey there FANZers! Katelyn & Robbie here, your fearless leaders for the next three months. We are currently in the wonderful food-filled city of Portland, Oregon. Check us out here, fully equipped with our summer digs, hosting a dance party of two on the Broadway Bridge. Each morning, we hop on bikes and head to our office filled with files, tea, workshops, and all our friends preparing to venture off… Read More

The Journey Begins…

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Namaste Shiva-Crew, Family & Friends! Let loose on a scavenger hunt around the streets of Portland, we – Matt and Avy – have been embracing the experiences of the day while eagerly anticipating our soon to be shared adventures in India!  From having our hair brushed by a Himalayan breeze alongside a Tibetan prayer flag to watching India race by while we drink chai in a train, the sights and… Read More