Our time in Achupallas

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It´s been a while since the last blog post. We spent ten days without any internet in Achupallas- a very rural community in the mountains above Otavalo. Otavalo famous town with one of largest outdoor markets in the world. They sell everything– blankets, jackets, instruments, jewelry, food, hammocks, hats, etc. After the time we spent there before and after our rural homsetays, the twelve of us could probably open up… Read More

Safari!!!!!!!!

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WOW what a great last three days, we saw so many great animals like lions, elephants and giraffes. This one lion walked about three feet from our car and our leader Robbie was hanging out the window shouting a video about a foot from the king of the jungle. We also got to see the wildebeest migration, there is no way to describe how many we saw every direction we… Read More

Maasai

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Last week we stayed in a small Maasai village called Lemonata and partnered with Maasai Wanderings to paint some classrooms in Matimu Primary School, a school that they sponsor. While we were in Lemonata we were blessed with the opportunity not only to live along side the Maasai but also to be integrated into a little bit of their culture. It is during this time of the year that the… Read More

Coban and Semuc Champey

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The last few days have been quite the adventure. After arriving in Coban on Sunday afternoon, we learned that our planned week in Rocj Pumtilla was not going to happen. We were all disappointed at losing the opportunity to live with families in a Mayan community and do some serious volunteer work but we got good news soon afterwards. Semuc Champey, a series of water pools, falls, and caves, was… Read More

The Blue Mountain Adventure Centre

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The FANZ Walkabout group has just completed a four day stint at the Blue Mountain Adventure Centre in National Park, New Zealand.  The week was amazing as our guides Bevan and Simon took us all over the area doing awesome activities.  Activities included a high ropes course, white water rafting, caving, kayaking, canyoneering, jumping waterfalls, repelling or also known as abseiling and some leadership building activities.  Highlights from the week… Read More

San Marcos Dos

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I am Blake. It is San Marcos. I like it here. It´s going well. Everyone is busy with their classes and activities for the week. A few people have decided to kayak on the lake but others chose not to because of how choppy it is. Ana and Meg are learning how to give massages, Yuri is taking Spanish class and Allison, Kira and Jessie are studying Reiki. Food is… Read More
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Greetings from New Zealand! This week the Hongi group has had the privilege of staying and working as WWOOFers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) at Ruaway farm, owned and run by our hosts Claire, David, Craig, and Mike Carey. Ruaway Farm not only has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand but it also is one of the four largest organic dairy farms in the country.      This week… Read More

San Marcos

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Hello from San Marcos! We arrived here Monday after the three day trek, which was everything we hoped it would be…difficult, exciting, beautiful, and really tiring. Our first day, which lasted about 10 hours, ended with a night spent camping on a river that provided a nice backdrop to a deep deep sleep. Day 2 began with a struggle, as we all felt the aches and pains of the day… Read More

Ori Gutin; An Unknown Hero

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I just want to take a minute and write a little about a friend of mine before I get to the blog.  Ori Gutin is an individual you all need to meet.  He is hands down the best guy Ive ever met.  Nice, funny, kind, loving, caring, handsome, and charming.  If you havent gotten the chance to meet Ori, youre missing out.  Now onto the blog… Greetings from New Zealand!!… Read More
Archive South Pacific- WALKABOUT
Hello from PJ and Tom’s farm! We arrived at the farm on Friday around midday, and will be here until Saturday the 10th for the Blue Mountain Adventure Center. Each day we have been broken up into small groups of two in order to complete daily tasks assigned to us. Day one was pretty rough with the wind and rain but we all chugged on through. The two Adams went… Read More

Guten Tag auf Duestchland!

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Okay, well I guess I'll be the first Latitudes student to upload a post, so here it goes. I chose for my volunteer placement to help out in a locally owned and operated Bed and Breakfast, Landhotel Bierhausle, in the VERY small "town" of Altglashutten. It is situated in the heart of the Schwarzwald (The Black Forest) very close to the borders with France and Switzerland. I arrived here at… Read More

Almost a month in.

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We just wrapped up a few amazing days with Ohana Amani in N’jombe. We spent the days with Curry, Chevy, Kayla, and Dustin reflecting on what it means to serve and how to be consciously aware of our presence as it leaves an impact on the communities we’re living in. We spent time constructing three garden beds for the volunteer house that soon will provide the home with an excess… Read More
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What up what up! Hello as well as goodbye from yours truly Cade, this past week has been a journey nonetheless. From Switching schools for volunteering to one of the best ego building experiences of my life.. futbol with the kids at the new school. Being a gringo ( such a surprise i know right?) i feel as if i was underestimated, and my the end of the recess my… Read More

Adios Banos!!!

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Tomorrow morning we are all powering through a 4 AM bus ride as we say goodbye to Banos, leave our host families, and head to Otovalo and then the Tundanga Foundation for a little over a week of volunteering in a tree nursery. New host families, new adventures, and new fun times lie ahead! But today it´s hard to say goodbye. Kai and I recieved homemade bracelets and a huge… Read More