I’m in an internet cafe with Sarah and I’m not sure how we even found this place. We’re on a scavenger hunt and I think it’s going well considering we can’t speak Swahili at all. Of course the day they send us out by ourselves there is a giant soccer game, the streets are packed with sports fanatics and things are getting crazy. I think I know how to get… Read More
Hey it’s Chris and Nikolle! We’ve met some really nice people. It’s so nice to meet people who understand that we don’t know as much as the local people. We both hope that our experience will be just as good for the rest of the trip.… Read More
So far in New Zealand we have come across a lot of diversity. There is a huge Asian population here in Auckland, NZ. This post if for our scavenger hunt.… Read More
Hello everyone! Today in Auckland we are doing a scavenger hunt that requires us to post a blog. Hello to everyone back in the states! 🙂 We have had a wonderful time so far, bonding and exploring. Can’t wait to tell you all our cool stories when we get home. Talk to you all soon.… Read More
Hey this is Holly, Ben, and Olivia! We are the most choice squad out of them all. We just met an extra from Lord of the Rings and watched a pigeon fly into a restaurant. This is our last day of orientation in Auckland and we love it but can’t wait to volunteer on the farm (SHEEP). We love all our group mates and can’t wait to bond more. We… Read More
We are running around Quito, Ecuador! It took us a long time to find an internet cafe, but after asking about 20 people we finally found one! Everything is great here and todo es muy divertido!
At Iglesia de San Francisco
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Hello! It is Ciaran and Keely from a random internet Cafe somewhere in Quito, and we have just visited the Iglesia de San Francisco. It was beautiful! Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we are unable to upload the picture. We apologize. But it is awesome, we assure you.… Read More
we took our first ride on the public transportation here. It was certainly a rough ride, but fun all the same. Now that we have arrived in Old Town Quito, Team Carolina Girls is on a mission to complete the given tasks for our scavenger hunt. We are thoroughly enjoying our time here in the beautiful, quaint town surrounded by the incredible Andes mountains. Our biggest challenges now are map… Read More
Oliolya! (Hello),
Here we are sitting in an Internet Cafe in Entebbe, Uganda! It’s the second day of our time here in Entebbe. Posting this blog is Hannah, Claire, Kyra, and Kate!!! We are super excited to post the first blog, and be ahead of the game. The city is bustling and full of life. The people are all super welcoming and smiley. 🙂 The food here is good but… Read More
Hello families!!
We arrived two days ago in Entebbe! We’re taking in all of the sights, smells, and sounds of this new-to-us city! There are smiling people everywhere, a beautiful view of Lake Victoria, and interesting wildlife. Especially large birds! It’s not too congested here, a smaller town, and we have occasional run in’s with other travelers. The food is great, nice meals from our hostel and great local exotic… Read More
Hi Everyone, It’s Julia, Maddy, and Kylie! We are on a Scavenger hunt in Entebbe. One of our quests is to find an internet cafe and post a blog that gives you an image of the city. So far, we have only walked down a few streets. The local market in Entebbe is busy with countless Africans running shops and stalls on the side of the street. There are a… Read More
We’ve gotten word that the Shiva and Shanti groups have safely landed in Delhi. They are now getting some well-earned rest after flying halfway across the earth. Stay tuned for more updates from the students themselves.… Read More
The South America group arrived safely in Quito yesterday and are settled in to their hostel and diving into their orientation. We are so excited for them to begin their adventures! Stay tuned, as the group will begin to post blogs about their experience soon. Much gratitude to all of the friends and family who have helped the students arrive at this moment.… Read More
We’ve received word that the Southeast Asia group has safely landed in Chiang Mai. The entire group is together and they’re getting some well-deserved rest after flying halfway around the world. Keep an eye out for future blog posts from the students themselves!… Read More
The Kifaru crew safely landed in Dar es Salaam, where they spent a night before transitioning to their orientation site in beautiful Morogoro. We are so excited for them as they begin the journey! And of course we’d like to offer thanks to all of the friends and family who have helped the students get to this point. Stay tuned as more blogs will come from the students as they… Read More
Greetings from New Zealand or perhaps we should say kia ora,
The Walkabout group has arrived safely after our 15+ hours of travel. We spent our first day getting to know each other while exploring the outskirts of Wellington. The group is getting along great; it looks like we are going to have an amazing time together. We ended the day with a completely student led dinner and already our… Read More
Both Maya and Quetzal groups have landed safely in country and are settled into their orientation sites. We are so excited for them to begin their adventures! Stay tuned as the group will begin to post blogs about their experience soon. Much gratitude to all of the friends and family who have helped the students arrive at this moment.… Read More
