I just got word from the group that they made it to Napier and now the entire group, all 14 of them, are heading towards the Family Farm to begin their orientation. Keep checking the blog in the next few days for another update and hopefully some photos 🙂… Read More
The South America group has arrived safely in Quito! We received word that they landed, were picked up from the airport, and are now settling into their hostel in Quito. They’ll be heading out shortly for lunch – their first Ecuadorian meal. They are looking forward the next few days of orientation. getting to know one another, learning about Ecuador, and preparing for the semester to come. Stay tuned for… Read More
We just received word that the Cuba group has arrived safely! The were picked up from the airport and driven to their casas particulares in Holguin, where they’re settling in and enjoying the warm weather. They are looking forward to the next few days of orientation – where they’ll get to know more about one another, Cuba, and the semester ahead. The next posts will be from the students in… Read More
We just received word that the MAYA group has arrived safely in Guatemala. The were picked up from the airport and driven to their hostel outside Antigua, where they’re settling in, and enjoying the good weather and beautiful views. They are looking forward to the next few days of orientation – where they’ll get to know more about one another, Guatemala, and the semester ahead. The next posts will be… Read More
The MAYA group is all together for the first time! They’ve all arrived safely to LAX, checked in for their flight to Guatemala and are heading through security. They are already enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the journey ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tonight and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in Antigua and… Read More
The Shanti team is walking through security at the San Francisco airport and so excited to begin their journey together! The airport rendezvous was full of laughter and games and energy. The group is almost complete as they have one more member to meet in Delhi – but in the meantime they can’t wait to watch lots of movies and get some rest on the plane, have a short exploration… Read More
The CUBA students have all arrived safely in Miami! They’re all checked in to the hotel and settling in for the the night. They are already enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the journey ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tomorrow and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in Cuba.
They took an almost complete group… Read More
The Southeast Asia group has found each other, all 8 of them are already getting to know each other, playing some shuttle cock (a vietnamese game) and about ready to head through security. Its going to be an amazing trip ahead and they are already vibing well!… Read More
The Walkabout group has all found each other (minus Nils who they will be meeting in Auckland) and they are off and heading towards the South Pacific! Everyone is feeling so excited for the journey that they are even dancing together already. Its going to be a great trip ahead 🙂… Read More
Hi! Kelsi and Chris here, greetings from Portland, Oregon! Today we would like to welcome you all to our Carpe Diem Kifaru group for spring 2017. We are excited to be discovering East Africa through exploration, humor and reflection.
This is the space where we will share our adventures with our friends, family, and the greater world. Throughout the semester you will all be seeing updates on this blog so… Read More
The South America group is all together for the first time! They’ve all arrived safely to LAX, checked in for their flight to Quito and are heading through security. They are already enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the journey ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tonight and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in Quito… Read More
Sawadee! (Hello!) Sabai Crew and all who will be following and supporting us on this journey!
Anya and Chris here, your OEs for Carpe Diem’s Spring Sabai Semester. We write from Portland, Oregon, where we are busy making all the final preparations for our trip to South East Asia. Can you believe in just two days we’ll all be gathering together for the first time at the airport in LA… Read More
Namaste Shanti travelers! With our departure for India only a few short days away, we are thrilled to share our first blog post of the Spring. As the semester progresses, this blog will take the form of a (mostly) weekly update of our journey through India, written by students. Friends and family can look forward to reading stories about city life, overnight trains, yoga, ancient temples, outdoor adventures, home-stays, and… Read More
Hola, Amigos!
Greetings from Carpe Diem Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. We are happily preparing for our upcoming semester together in South America. As we connect with our local contacts in the communities that we will be visiting, our enthusiasm for the upcoming semester only heightens. We will have the opportunity to become friends with amazing individuals while exploring vast geographic and cultural diversity. This being said, we are most excited… Read More
Kia Ora Team Walkabout, family and friends!!
Greetings from staff training in Portland! We have been working hard to prepare for our adventure ahead and are sure that you all have been preparing in your own way for this trip that is right around the corner. The journey we are heading towards is sure to be filled with endless exploration as we wind our way through mountains, beaches, cultures, conversations,… Read More
Greetings from Portland—Jonathan and Michelle here. We have been busy digging through our itinerary and planning our incredible semester! We are getting pumped to meet you all and fly to Guatemala next week!
Here are some things to keep in mind during your last few days at home:
-Pack light! Follow the list Carpe Diem gave you and you’ll be all set. You probably already have too many things in… Read More
So much gratitude to our wonderful Latitudes Alumni Leaders, Erin & Colleen, for not only being phenomenal support for our students but also taking these great pictures! As we get word of safe arrivals to FVP sites around the world, enjoy the photos and we look forward to hearing more over the next few months.… Read More
Today is the day! Our 2016-2017 Latitudes cohort heads off into the world for their focused volunteer placements. Our orientation ended with shared wisdom, hugs, and laughter during our closing ceremony. As the Latitudes team, we couldn’t be more proud of this crew of students. Each of them inspires us with their courage, confidence, and passion. We’re so grateful to be a small part of their journeys.
Safe travels, everyone!… Read More
It’s hard to believe we’re on our final full day of Latitudes Orientation already. Each of the days has been full of laughter, reflection, and preparation for the adventures to come. From fireside yoga in the morning to storytelling workshops, from shared meals to shared wisdom from different regions of the world, the entire Latitudes Team has enjoyed every second with the 2016-2017 cohort here at Camp Angelos and we… Read More
Orientation began with lots of laughter, joyful reunions, and excitement here in beautiful Corbett, Oregon. The entire team is excited for a full few days setting our Latitudes 2016-2017 cohort up for success on their Focused Volunteer Placements.
This year’s cohort has students going as far flung as Madagascar, Japan, Belize, and everywhere in between for their volunteer placements. We’re looking forward to a full orientation of sharing stories, learning,… Read More
