Sabai has arrived!
I heard from the leaders late last night that they arrived safely and were already off to get their first batch of pad thai! The group is in high spirits and more to come soon.… Read More
Hongi has arrived!
They are all checked in at their hostel in Christchurch, have already hit the food carts for food, and are diving into fun orientation as we speak. More to come soon!… Read More
Safe and Sound in Kiwiland!
I just heard from Simon and Lolly that the group has successfully made their way through customs and is currently en route to Raglan to being their orientation! They are sleepy but excited. More to come soon 🙂… Read More
Safe Arrival in Uganda!
Good afternoon friends and family of the Nkula crew.
We’ve received word from Mary and Adam that the Nkula crew has safely arrived in Entebbe, Uganda. They are on their way to the hostel where they will get some sleep and rest before orientation begins tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for your support!… Read More
Together in Amsterdam
We’ve just received word from Mary and Adam that the entire Nkula crew is now together in Amsterdam! They are a little sleepy after their trans-Atlantic journey, but excited to be all together and about to board their plane to Uganda.
Stay posted for more over the coming days as they dive into their East African adventures.… Read More
On the way to Hong Kong…
Good evening family and “fans” of the Fall 2016 Shiva crew!
We just received word that all of the students have successfully met up with Jon and Anya in the San Francisco airport and are waiting to board their flight on to Hong Kong, and then off to India. Based on the pictures it looks like they are having a blast already, and we wish them smooth travels. Stay tuned… Read More
And They’re Off!
Good evening friends and “fans” of the Fall 2016 Shanti crew!
We are happy to report that our North American students have successfully met up with Chris and Kate in the San Francisco airport and just passed through security now. They are all excited for this next leg of the journey to Hong Kong and then on to Delhi where they will meet their final group member and begin their… Read More
And They’re Off!
Good evening family and friends of the Fall 2016 Southeast Asia groups!
We are happy to report that all of the Sabai students have met up with Sheldon and Dianne in the San Francisco airport. Their flight for Honk Kong is on time and everyone is excited for this next leg of the journey! Stay tuned throughout these travel days and we wish them a smooth flight on their way… Read More
And they’re off!
The Hongoi Group has officially come together at last…after traveling far and wide from all around North America. They are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in for their flight to New Zealand and are getting ready to head through security and begin their journey together. Everyone is excited, and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure… Read More
Ready, Set, Go!
The Walkabout Group has officially come together at last…after traveling far and wide from all around North America. They are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in for their flight to New Zealand and are getting ready to head through security and begin their journey together. Everyone is excited, and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure… Read More
INTI Has Arrived
After many long hours of travel, we’ve received word that the INTI crew has safely arrived in Quito. They are heading for their hostel, where everyone is excited to get some rest and then dive in to orientation tomorrow. Stay tuned for more over the next few days!… Read More
San Francisco to Amsterdam
Good afternoon families and fans of the Fall 2016 Nkula group!
The first half of the Nkula group has successfully reunited in the San Fran airport and is currently boarding their plane for Amsterdam. Everyone is in good spirits, and excited to meet the remaining five students in Amsterdam before heading on to Uganda. Stay tuned for more updates and we wish them smooth journeys!
Avy & the Carpe Diem… Read More
Packing Our Bags
Namaste Shanti Crew and all who will be following and supporting us on this journey!
We are so excited to be writing this introductory blog, less than a week before we will all be meeting up at the airport in San Francisco to head to the other side of the world. Although the students will be taking on the majority of sharing our experience here, you will be hearing from… Read More
The Daintree Forest
The past week has been full of exotic jungle and inspiration. We also bid farewell to Junior, as he had to jet off to meet the Pope in Rome. Despite our dwindling numbers-there are now only two students- we were kept in good spirits by the incredible people we encountered. Our week in the Daintree began with meeting John Rumney, a major contributing force in protecting the Great Barrier Reef,… Read More
SCUBA in the Great Barrier Reef
Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef: it’s on everyone’s bucket list, and something we were lucky enough to do this week. Five days ago we met our scuba instructor, Louis, at Cairns Dive Center., and began our training. We spent two days alternating from the pool and the classroom, learning cool hand signals and blowing bubbles. We tested our skills in the shallow and deep end of the pool… Read More
In the Life of Carpe Diem
“IN THE LIFE OF CARPE DIEM”
(UGANDA BLOG #10, WEEK 12)
Six months later and the mind is still eager to discover and learn more…
If you want to live a short life, live quickly. But, if you want to live a long life, live slowly.” —Señor Rony de Guatemala
“Timshel— thou mayest.” —John Steinbeck
“It’s all about perspective, and it is only you that has the power to either… Read More
Red Rocks Towering
Red rocks towered over our heads as we swam through a canyon in the center of the desert. It was our fourth day in the outback, and our guide, Mark, had taken us to a special spot that few tourists had visited called Redbank Gorge. We made our way through rocks tinged with purples and oranges, only seeing the sky through the cracks between the two sides.
On the first… Read More
Bird Loving in South Africa
During the process of completing my FVP, I think I have become the ultimate mother figure. Well…A mother figure to about fifteen to twenty (depending on the day), screaming, filthy birds. I spend most of my work days in a very small, hot room, and watch my children, catering to their every need and desire. Every one hour, I sit on my tiny stool, and force dog food, or fruit… Read More
Latitudes Year: Reflections
This has been the fastest year of my life. I honestly can’t believe it’s coming to an end after I’ve been thinking about this year since my junior year of high school. I’m not ready for it to be over in some senses (traveling, adventure, different culture, my carpe friends and community) but in some ways I feel more prepared than ever to take on college and go forward in… Read More
Fiji transitioning to Australia
To quote one Charles Dickens, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Our time in Fiji was a roller coaster from start to finish. Some of our favorite moments in Fiji were the first few days at Bamboo Backpackers, enjoying our opening kava circles, late night pool swims, and lazy afternoon hammock naps. We visited one of the most pristine beaches I have ever witnessed… Read More