Photos from the QUETZAL group
To go along with the post about their week in Masaya.
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Update from Masaya
We´ve had an incredibly laid-back week. We took the weekend to recuperate from Agüizotes and explore the city of Masaya, finding our favorite smoothie shop in town, the Frutería, and going through multiple punch cards during the week. On Monday we started our classes during the afternoons, having the mornings and evenings to do as we please. This was the first time that we´ve had Spanish classes in groups, in… Read More
Kifaru meets Kifaru
Due to lack of internet this blog is a few days overdue. I apologize for the delay but it’s Africa and really, what can you do in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with no internet? Watch the rhinos. C’est la vie.
Five weeks in Tanzania proved to be unforgettable and gave us all wonderful experiences. Though, after five weeks it was time for new adventures. So after a glorious reunion with Gwen… Read More
The Essence of God
I’ve received a handful of emails from my friends in the states recently, all asking the same broad question: “what’s India like, Joe?” It’s a simple question, yet it was hard for me to answer until our group arrived in Varanasi. As I sat crosslegged on the banks of the Ganges, with the red sun’s first rays peeking over the distant hilltops, a half forgotten word sprang into my mind,… Read More
Regaining our Balance in Vanua Levu
Maddy and Nick here, reporting from the lively city of Labasa on the smaller, Northern Island of Fiji! Our 24 hour travel day started yesterday morning when we said our final goodbyes to Togovere, and it has been hectic but fun as always. After a 3 hour bus ride from Rekireki to Korovou, we found ourselves sitting roadside on our packs for a good part of the day waiting for… Read More
A Heartwarming Goodbye
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Bula!
Our final night spent in Togovere village was full of colorful matching bula shirts and dresses, flower garlands, a feast of 18 different dishes, and late night kava drinking with breaks for singing and dancing. We all felt so much love and gratitude extended to us from every member of the village and we certainly gave them our appreciation in return. The next morning after our last… Read More
Photos from Arequipa
Arequipa “traffic jam”.
Sunset over Arequipa.
Spanish classes in the sunshine.
8 of the12 INTI students, enjoying the sunset.
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The City of Lights
Varanasi (or Banaras), is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, and also the holiest of all cities in the Hindu faith. It is believed to be the favorite city of Lord Shiva (you should be excited about that, Mom). It is also known as Kashi, the City of Light, although when we arrived on the first night of Diwali, this took on a literal context. As Indian… Read More
Karibu Tanzania
Hello family and friends of Nkula!
Kasey here! I am blogging from an internet cafe in Iringa, Tanzania! This week I have a special post for you all. I created a poem to give you a glimpse into our experiences this past week. I hope you enjoy it!
Waving goodbye to Rwanda
Kigali, a city that stole our hearts
The kindness of strangers
Smushed daladala rides
Are you sure we… Read More
From Days of Silence to Screaming
After a long and cramped van ride, we arived at Pliek Wewiek Dharma Center. We spent the next four days learning the dharma from the novice monks and our new favorite Australian, Laurie. Besides waking up at 5 am, our time here was very relaxing and contemplative. We walked down to the sala in the morning and sat/slept while the monks recited their prayers in thai and Pali (the origional… Read More
Wicked Stoked for Bangkok
Hey everyone! Indy here. I haven’t posted on the blog in a while so I’ve decided it’s about time.
Wednesday was crazy because of the plans changing unexpectedly. We woke up in Chiang Rai, then took a 4-hour bus ride to Chiang Mai, where we got our bags from storage and then had lunch. I also managed to find time to buy myself a new headlamp at the Rock Climbing… Read More
Our 15 minutes (or 8, actually) of fame
The last two weeks have been a teeter totter, we were in hill tribes again learning about the Lahu and Akha tribes and working on a support wall for a road to one of the Akha villages. The week was strenuous, working in the mornings and afternoons and spending the rest of the time buried in our rooms sleeping when the roosters weren’t continuing their tirade of calling at all… Read More
Goodbye Ecuador, Hello Peru! (more specifically, Arequipa)
On Sunday, October 19, the group said goodbye to Ecuador as we walked through the doors of the Mariscal Sucre Airport. We flew through Lima to Arequipa and were welcomed at the airport by Maria Huaman, who runs Llama Education (the organization that is organizing our Spanish classes and homestays for our two week stay in Arequipa). We were then driven to our various homestays. Connor and I are with… Read More
Kolkata
Namaste!
After a long day of travel from Bodhgaya, we finally made it to the bustling streets of Kolkata. Coming to Kolkata after spending a peaceful day in Bodhgaya e(this letter key does not work)ploring temples, meditating, and rela()ing was a big change of pace. Our days in Kolkata were full of e()ploring the hectic streets, eating delicious and very greasy street food, volunteering for the Mother Theresa Home, and… Read More
Oh momma, I wanna go surfing!
Hola from Kaitlin, this week’s Bilbo Bloggins. I am currently in Masaya, Nicaragua, where we are all in one piece after a glorious week of STUDENT DIRECTED TRAVEL. For the past 7 days we have been reponsible for figuring out transportation, accomadationss, and activities for ourselves, guided only by an overall budget and our heart’s desires. And, of course, the Sacred Six.
Our fearless student directed travel leaders Byron, Lucie,… Read More
Matagalpa!
Hola everyone!
Our group has safely arrived in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. We started at Colibrí Spanish School on Monday, taking classes everyday. Our homestays have been great, as everyone is in their own house and gets their own experience. Our activities this week included exploring the market, talking with college students who spoke English, taking a dance class, playing a fun group game, and watching a movie about the history of… Read More
Bula from Paradise!
Bula friends and family!
Diana and Inga here with news from the past week in Tongovere Village. This past week has been full of long and hot but rewarding work days, crazy smiling children following us around, a plethora of delicious papayas, coconuts, bananas, and mangos from trees around the village, and so many welcoming families. We are both rooming together in a big, loving family’s home for this… Read More