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Day 1 – music stores, markets, and motorcycle theives

Somehow we all woke up feeling refreshed on our first morning in Delhi – neither the 30 hours of travel nor the magic of jumping a day forward in time seemed to phase the group. We had an amazing and quintessential Indian breakfast on the rooftop of our hotel – chai, aloo parantha (potato-stuffed bread), breakfast curries, omelettes, cornflakes and curd. Appetites sated, we jumped right in with some great… Read More

Fun times in Guatemala

Heyyy guys it´s Nicole and Ariana here currently on a scavenger hunt, loving life, livin in the moment. the city is soooo beautiful and the people are so welcoming. our spanish is iffy but were making the most of it. We’re sending good vibes and love to our families an friends, we miss you guys!!!! talk to you soon(: peace out… Read More

Blog 1 from Jill and Oat!

Hello everyone! Guatemala is beautiful! Our group is awesome, lots of really fun personalities and we are bonding really easily. Tonight is our last night in the hostel before we start spanish school. Not too much to update you on yet, our next post will be far more interesting. Everything is fine. Love you all! more later. -Jill and Ottilia… Read More

Orientation Scavenger Hunt…a compilation.

The entire group set off in pairs on a scavenger hunt in Auckland. Here is the proof: One picture of an internet cafe along our scavenger hunt and the one cool place! (: Evelina and Tanner Here’s Alana and Rebecca in front of the Pacific Ocean in Auckland, NZ! It’s our second day in New Zealand and it’s waaaayyyy chillier than we expected! We’re on a scavenger hunt, thoroughly bundled,… Read More

Jinja Town!

Greetings, WE’RE IN JINJA UGANDA AND LOVING IT! We’ve been so busy for the past three days in Uganda. Last night, after some fun orientation activities, we went into town in Jinja and experienced our first African rainstorm. First, the thunder and lightning came. Then, once we got there, the wind picked up and kicked dust everywhere. Our eyes and faces were very glad when the rain finally came and… Read More

Scavenger Hunt in Jinja

After our departure from Entebbe, we taxied our way through the city of Kampala weaving our way through some of the most insane streets, I have ever seen. Although our driver flawlessly travelled through the chaos of Kampala without a scratch every intersections and motorcycle seemed to bring us inches from death. The term culture shock that every on has talked about has truly resonated in my mind. It’s weird… Read More

Jinja Town

We’ve been in Jinja Town for two days now. Africa has been a blast, it may be loud, but it is also very colorful. The time difference has been a little tough as late nights have occurred. However, that is only a minor dilemma. Right now we are on a scavenger hunt to acquaint ourselves with the culture of Jinja Town. Sorry there are no pictures but, they’ll come on… Read More

Nkula is safely in Uganda!

Our Nkula crew has safely landed in Entebbe, Uganda. Jonathan and Brooke report that everyone is happy though tired and that “our students are awesome!” They are looking forward to a good night’s sleep before transferring to the town of Jinja tomorrow for their in-country orientation. We can’t wait to hear from them over the coming days and months as they explore East Africa. Follow along to share their journeys!… Read More

Safely in Tanzania!

Our Kifaru crew is safely settled into their hostel for the night in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Simon and Alison report that everyone is happy if a bit road weary, and looking forward to a good night’s sleep before transferring to the town of Morogoro tomorrow for their in-country orientation. We can’t wait to hear from them over the coming days and months as they explore East Africa. Follow along… Read More

Safe arrival!

After a smooth, safe flight, the QUETZAL group has made it to Nicaragua. They are settling in to their guest house in Masaya, and Kevin and Bria have informed me that “the students are happy and awesome!”. They will have the opportunity to post to the blog in the coming days to share more about their orientation, and will continue to post updates here over the next three months. Follow… Read More

Nkula Crew Headed to Uganda

Good evening family and friends of the valiant Nkula group, We’ve just heard from Jonathan and Brooke, and our entire team has successfully united in Amsterdam. They are ready to board their plane onward to Uganda – stay tuned for more updates and photos of their journeys in the coming days. With Gratitude, Avy and the HQ team… Read More

Kifaru Crew United in Amsterdam

Good evening friends and family of the intrepid Kifaru crew! We’ve just received word from Simon and Alison that our group has safely united in Amsterdam – thanks to all for helping to make this such a smooth process! We wish them “safari njema” (good journeys) as they board their final flight onward to Tanzania. With gratitude, Avy and the HQ team… Read More

On their way!

Dear family and friends, The Central America QUETZAL group has all arrived safely to LAX and they are about to proceed through security and begin their adventure together. We wish them all the best as they traverse new internal and external landscapes over the next 3 months. Buen viaje, QUETZAL! Stay tuned to the blog for an update when they land safely, and then to hear snippets from the journey… Read More