BMAC Fun!
Some photos to update you on their adventures!… Read More
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Do’s and Dont’s of trekking in Northern Thailand
Do bring toilet paper
Don’t believe the guides, especially when they tell you it will be a short flat trek
Do appreciate the morning roosters
Don’t kill the morning roosters
Do talk to the locals
Don’t get attached to the village dogs (Roger nooooo)
Do morning yoga with Alisha
Don’t forget to hydrate
Do ride the elephants
Don’t forget bug spray
Do your best to avoid flying elephant poo poo… Read More
Things we learned in Chiang Mai
Sah-wat-dee kah/krap!
Our time in Chiang Mai has already taught the group so much about traveling in a new place. We have spent the past week getting to know each other and our new home away from home, Chiang Mai. We have learned…
– You can always rely on the kindness of strangers to give you directions or just a friendly hello
– Always be willing to try new things… Read More
Photo Journey of the Mighty Nile
Our intrepid Nkula crew rafted the Nile last week before heading to the Rhino Sanctuary. Thanks to our friends at Nalubale rafting for a safe and fun time, and these fantastic photos. We hope you enjoy the pictures as much as they group the thrill!… Read More
The Beginnings
Dear friends and family,
Nkula group met on September 16th at PDX airport. It felt a little strange seeing all the new faces and beginning to get to know each other.
We arrived in Uganda on Thursday night at 11:15pm. Friday saw us transferring from Entebbe to the eastern town of Jinja. The drive was beautiful, and we passed many cozy and colorful homes. We spent three nights in Jinja… Read More
Delhi!
Day three in Delhi. Insanity. First of all, it feels weird to be on the internet. I have really enjoyed being unplugged.
The roads here are absolute chaos. The taxis, motorcycles, tuck tucks(?), pedestrians, and wild animals all fight for space on the narrow streets. It makes me so appreciative of crosswalks. You can’t go 1.3 seconds without hearing a horn honk. There are also lots of interesting odors here.… Read More
Scavenger Hunt
Namaste from New Delhi! Today we are out on a scavenger hunt of the city. We have met some really nice people who are helping us find what we need. The city is crazy but really cool. We are enjoying getting used to the culture and language. -Margaret
Things here are incredible! It’s all so different and new to us, but we pick up all we can everyday. the language… Read More
Passport Search
Copied from my personal blog doslenguasdosalmas.wordpress.com
So, something I failed to mention in my first blog post was the fact that I lost my passport in the Quito airport. So the first three days in Ecuador were spent in pursuit of a new passport. As of Friday I have completed my passport application in the US Embassy and I should have another in 10-14 days. Friday morning a group of… Read More
Scavenger hunt
This is being posted to fulfill the requirements of a scavenger hunt. Our group is on in Quito. Don’t worry everyone is safe and having a great time!!… Read More
Kia Ora! Welcome to Wellington
Kia Ora from the HONGI group from Wellington, New Zealand! We hope everything is going well back in the States. Although New Zealand is on its last stretch of winter, the cold and rain did not keep us from exploring this beautiful city. Over the past few days, our orientation activities have ranged from wandering through Te Papa to dressing up in ridiculous outfits while trying to keep a straight… Read More
Arrival
Arriving in Africa has been very exciting, overwhelming and amazing. There are so many words I could use to describe the emotions and ideas I have thus far attached with this beautiful and intriguing place. We landed in Dar es Salaam then took a bus ride to the town of Morogoro just below the Uluguru Mts. We have started orientation and have already experienced awesome things, such as emerging ourselves… Read More
Five Day Forecast
Karibu, and greetings from Tanzania! My friend Aydan and I are currently sitting in an internet cafe in downtown Morogoro. We took a stroll around the city, browsed shops, and finally found a place to settle down and write about our experiences during these past five days. Personally, yesterday was the most amazing day for me so far on this journey. Aydan agrees. We climbed halfway up a mountain in… Read More
First Week
Hujambo!
We are currently on a scavenger hunt exploring the town of Morogoro in Tanzania! Yesterday we went on a walk/hike to a waterfall where we cooled off with some local boy and girl scouts. no matter where you are in the world, kids love play and will do anything to find a way to have fun and just chill with each other. For dinner we had ugali – a… Read More
New Delhi!
Namaste!
The Shiva group and I arrived in New Delhi two days ago and have been experiencing lots of unfamiliar aspects of this culture. Within five minutes of leaving the airport, I witnessed an elephant grazing the side of the highway. I am beginning to get used to the gawks and stares of locals and enjoying their spicy food. The Shiva group been happily posing for pictures that the locals… Read More
How do you get an at sign?
Que Onda Vos? (What’s up dude?)
It’s John and Alex on our Scavenger Hunt around Quetzaltenango also known as Xela. So far on this trip we have had some orientation days and chances to explore this city. We will be here next week as well to have a chance at spanish classes and homestays. On the Hunt so far we have tried and failed to find a bus schedule and… Read More
First Blog from Jelte, Danny, and Nola
We arrived in Guatemala a couple of days ago and have been doing orientation and exploring the city of Quetzaltenango. Its a really nice city surrounded by volcanos that many of us have hiked. Yesterday, Danny, John, Kerry, Emily, Audrey, Ariana, and Jelte hiked to Baul Mountain and enjoyed a great view of the city and picniced atop the mountain. While hiking down, they were caught in a rainstorm and… Read More
3 days into Ecuador
Finally ended my devastatingly long fasting streak over our 16 hours of plane rides when we all got to Community Hostel and indulged in our first taste of a traditional Ecuadorian meal here…bacon cheeseburgers! Not exactly what I was anticipating but it was absolutely starvation quenching material and delicious – and no doubt because this hostel is phenomenal. It was not exactly what I was expecting when I envisioned some… Read More
Local Ecuadorian Dance
Today we were walking the streets of Quito on a scavenger hunt when we were contacted by our OE’s. Topher and Lindsay proceeded to inform us of our “secret assignment.” We were to learn a few steps of a traditional Ecuadorian dance and teach it to the rest of the group. We hung up the pay phone and proceeded to ponder how on earth we were going to find a… Read More
Delhi
Namaste!
We have now been in India for two days, and we have all seen things unimaginable. Nobody has been sick, although double dragon has been talked about heavily. We all make great use of our Steripens, and all group members get along great! Yesterday the Shiva group went to the Lotus Temple, which was one of the most amazing structures I have ever seen. The locals treat us as… Read More