Busqueda Antigua con Miranda y Joel!

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¡Hola! Today our activity was to complete a scavenger hunt in the city of Antigua. One of the tasks presented to us was to find an internet cafe and make a blog post. Here is our brief blog post. So far everything is great and the city is beautiful, the people are friendly and our Spanish is average but improving.   ¡Hasta Luego¡ Miranda y Joel… Read More

Under African Skies…

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Friends and Family, We apologize for some of the technical difficulties we’ve been experiencing with the website/blog. We’ve been intensively working on the issue, and now confident that it has been fixed. Latest update: We’ve heard from the leaders on the ground that the group has made it through Dar-es-Salaam and settled into Morogoro. They will be staying there for a couple days while they dive into their in-country orientation.… Read More

SAM in Ecuador!

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We just wanted to let all of the South America blog followers know that the group landed safe and sound yesterday in Ecuador. They were picked up by Cabanas Bambu and have been enjoying settling in and orienting to the program, Ecuador, and one another. They will be updating the blog themselves shortly and sharing their journey as they move forward. All the best, Heather Diamond Program Director Carpe Diem… Read More

Maya in Guatemala

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We just wanted to let all Maya’s blog followers know that the group landed safe and sound yesterday in Guatemala. They were picked up by Earthlodge and have been enjoying settling in and orienting to the program, Guatemala, and one another. They will be updating the blog themselves shortly and sharing their journey as they move forward. All the best, Heather Diamond Program Director Carpe Diem Education… Read More

Que les vayan bien!

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Hey Everyone! After a long day for some of the crew in LA, everyone met up at 10:30 PM amidst lots of hugs, handshakes, smiles, and laughter. After a quick circle outside the LACSA kiosk playing some get to know you games and making a giant pile of bags, they proceeded through security to begin their journey to Quito. We are sending lots of love to our South America crew… Read More

Shiva is off to India!

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Dear India families and friends, Carpe Diem HQ is happy to report that the India Shiva group all found one another in SFO this morning and are currently en route to the Indian subcontinent! The group met one another with smiles, and “namastes”, and are very much looking forward to starting their journey together. Stay tuned for photos and more updates to come as the group lands in Delhi and… Read More

Off to SE Asia!

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Dear SE Asia families and friends, Carpe Diem HQ is happy to report that the SEAsia group all found one another in SFO this evening and are currently together at their gate awaiting departure. All flights are looking to be on time, and the students and leaders are full of smiles and excitement. While one group member unfortunately decided not to join the group, 6 students and 2 overseas educators… Read More

Walkabout has left the building!

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Technically they are actually still here, however I am no longer able to see them as they have proceeded through checkout and will be boarding soon for their flight to Fiji! Its a long one, but on the other end the Fijian Islands beckon along with a beautiful new adventure. The group was all smiles and laughter as they left me behind and I do not doubt those positive feelings… Read More

Que les vayan bien!

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Hello Families and Friends, We wanted to let you all know that the Maya Group is currently 1000’s of miles high en route to Guatemala City! Though they are short one person who was unfortunately delayed at JFK (Scott D), plans are already in the works for him to rendezvous with the group tomorrow. Before they know it they will all be united at the Earth Lodge outside of Antigua… Read More

Shanti Out, literal translation – Peace Out

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Hey everyone! It is with huge smiles that all of the Carpe Diem Shanti students gathered together at SFO and headed off on their long journey to India. The group was full of excitement, a little bit of nervousness, and a whole lot of wonder at the mysterious path ahead! We should hear from them soon after they land safe in Delhi, until then, thanks for tuning in and all… Read More

And they’re off!

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Friends and Family, The group has come together in Portland, and are excited to start making the journey to Africa! After picking up Emily and Jane in Amsterdam, they will continue on to Dar-E-Salam to begin their in-country orientation. Be sure to check back-in regularly for updates from the group as they create an adventure full of memories. with excitement, Nick Berger Interim E.Africa Program Director … Read More

Habari from Portland!

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  Fall semester 2012 is going to be a transformative and legendary journey in East Africa. Our traveling family of Emily, Jane, Sage, Samantha, Olivia, Sydney, Brooklyn, Tim, Lauren and Adam get to unite very soon.  We are writing from Portland where Adam and Lauren are completing leadership training and preparation. Family and friends: stay updated for all the tales from Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda!  We are ready to experience… Read More
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Dear Carpe Diem Students and Parents, It’s just a few more days until all our to-be travelers and Overseas Educators will be departing for destinations across the globe. We have been busy preparing the OE’s over the last two weeks while getting all the last minute preparations finished! We are all feeling really great and ready to embark on the myriad journeys that will take place over the next 3… Read More

Portland!

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Shangu and I arrived in Portland just 11 days ago, but in someways time has flown by and in other way it seems like months ago that I stepped off the train in Portland and made my way over to where we were doing out staff training and prep.  Our days have been a mix of getting to know this crazy, beautiful, diverse, passionate, inspiring group of other Overseas Educators… Read More

Central America Updates

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Hello Central America students and families, Thank you to everyone who has called or emailed us with concerns about the eruption of Vocan de Fuego in Guatemala. We have also been following the situation in Guatemala and have been in touch with our contacts there. We just wanted to reassure you that, in talking with contacts at TACA, we’ve been told that everything is fine at the airport, flights are… Read More

Orientation

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Greetings Family and Friends, We write to you from Portland, Oregon.  Heather, Mike, Amanda (Program Director), and I have been meeting with head quarters acquainting ourselves with the details of our adventuresome journey!  So far it’s been a time packed with adding our final touches to make this trip one of profound impact. This is the first semester of Indigenous America.  We are looking forward to exploring its spiritual landscape… Read More

So it begins…

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Kia Ora FANZ friends and family! Here is a shout out from Mt Hood, near Portland,OR. Your fearless leaders, Alex Liethen and Brooke Balla, are busy finalizing itineraries, refreshing wilderness medicine skills and sowing the seeds of friendship with the Carpe Diem family. We both couldn’t be more excited about the journey that awaits us all. This is the blog!  It will be totally run and updated by you, the… Read More

We are “seriously” looking forward to meeting you!!!!

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Saw wat dee ka (kap) friends of SEASIA 2012. Marisa and Ryan here – sending our love from Portland, Oregon.  8 days until we take flight over the pacific in route to Thailand. We’ll be utilizing this blog over the coming months as a medium for sharing our adventures with family and friends back at home. Each week a different student will be in charge of posting stories and pictures… Read More

SAM here we come!

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Welcome to the beginning! T-minus 13 days and the action begins. Dear readers, get ready for some epic tales of adventure brought to you via SAM 2012. Robbie and Michelle here in beautiful Portland, Oregon, spending 2 weeks readying ourselves at the Carpe Diem Headquarters. A few things we are looking forward to: landscapes, rice, learning together, crazy bus rides, llamas, and more! Stay tuned & please check in often,… Read More

Rockin’ It Steady In Portland!

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To our intrepid group of Central America travelers: Just a quick check in to let you know that we are working hard and having a blast at the Fall 2012 Carpe Diem training, here in the lovely land of Portland, OR. We are learning lots and co-creating a magical journey for the group. As we learn more about each other, about each of you, and about the amazing places we… Read More