Namaste from Salleri at the Arhaus Children’s Home! As our group stood upon a viewpoint of Everest after a peaceful uphill hike yesterday morning, we practiced mindfulness, a concept that much of our journey has been focused around. In front of the snow-capped peaks, we did yoga and captured photos before the fog rolled in….
Monsoon season cries Through a curtain gauze of fog Wire breath displays Curdles window sills, feathering Caress cracking fingers Cooling impressions Moon song crying and leather Strokes for deeper love
A travel update rapped by Elliot, Esteban, and Mr. Z
Our Peru crew sent a short message via satellite phone that they have reached Cuncani, the first stop on their trek. They will spend the next 2 days there working alongside the Llama Pack Project in environmental conservation-oriented activities with children. As communication is limited from the satellite phone, there will only be occasional updates…
This morning we woke up ridiculously early to plant in the marsh.😩 We made our way over to the house next door, which is the Common Ground Relief headquarters. We made breakfast, which was cereal and toast.😋 We were out of milk so some of us decided to eat their cereal with hot coffee.☕️🚗 Suffice to…
The day began with warm pancakes and fresh fruit from the local farms. After breakfast, the group split into six and six and we decided who would be horseback riding first. I was in the second group so I started my day with playing Uno, Texas Hold’ em with pebbles as chips. These intense games…
Dancing with the ladies of the house, the sound of rain and laughter mixing together, I felt a sense of joy and belonging that I hadn’t felt anywhere else. I wasn’t feeling great during our day in the monkey temple and going around the city, but my spirits and health really lifted during dinner,…
The idea that comes to mind when i think of today is, it’s not about the destination, it is about the journey. The drive to the Arhaus Children’s Home from Kathmandu was very long but the views the whole drive were amazing! There were so many bridges from one side of the river to the…
The Peru 2022 Crew has arrived safely and is off to lunch before their first meeting with the Llama Pack Project team.
The Kenya crew had a powerful presentation from Dr. K today about Tiriji and regenerative leadership. This was followed by some reflections, journaling — and then finally meeting the KACH kids! More detailed updates coming soon.
We started the day with a hearty breakfast of rice, beans, and bread. Then we walked about twenty minutes to a trail that took us into the jungle where we had quite the adventure. In the rainforest, we saw multiple toucans and capuchin monkeys. We found out about a multitude of trees and plants. We…
Kathmandu, Nepal Today was our group’s first day in Nepal. We were all pretty jet lagged, but we did visit Boudhanath Stupa. We also went over some norms for our group. First impression of Nepal is that it’s really rich with culture—a culture that’s a lot different than what we’re used to. The main religions…
The crew is working their way through customs to an awaiting Sonam. What a treat! Time for breakfast!
The last 2 days have consisted mostly of meeting the group and traveling to Rancho Quemado. We got off the plane to Miami and were greeted by Lynsie, Lenore, and other group members. In the weeks before the trip, I was nervous about getting along with the group, but as soon as we sat down,…
We are now approaching the end of this trip with only one full day remaining at the community center. This trip has been a whirlwind of fun, emotions, learning, and connections. I can’t even begin to explain how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to spend the last two weeks in the community…
After a beautiful drive from San Jose, the group arrived at our NGO partner this evening. They were greeted with a welcome ceremony and enjoyed their first meal with our hosts. After a long day of travel, they are off to bed to rest for an early start tomorrow.
The Nepal 2022 crew (minus one who will be arriving tomorrow) has made it to New York and begun their course orientation. They will be spending tomorrow getting to know each other before flying out Tuesday evening for Nepal.
20 June 2022 Yet another fantastic day filled with many amazing experiences here in Panama! We kicked it off with lesson planning for the remainder of our days at the community centers and a very informational meeting with The Sea Turtle Man. With the information he shared with us, we all gained greater respect and…
Today was quite exciting as the entire group had the opportunity to experience Cristobal for the day. As I work with the kids at the Bastimentos community center, I’d never met the kids on Cristobal or seen the island; my current picture of it came solely from the stories told by my friends that travel to…
18 June 2022 We are just over a week into our trip and honestly has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have tried so many new things, and have made so many new strong bonds with the kids in the group, and community centers. Today we went snorkeling and it was…
Today was great as we got to experience the Smithsonian research institute station in Bocas town. The facility was not was I had in mind. It was a big marine biology laboratory. There was heavy security all around the buildings. The institute was very open with a lot of outdoor work and labs. We saw…
16 June 2022 As we are approaching the halfway mark of our trip, Panama is starting to feel like home. I have gotten to know each and every one of the members in my group and the communities are always welcoming us with open arms. Taking a 20-minute boat ride to Cristobal and teaching and…
Bocas del Toro is not a place with one kind of people; there are so many islands and not a single one is the same. We have had the opportunity to visit the islands San Cristobal, Bocas de Toro (the main island), and Bastimentos. We are currently staying at the island Bastimentos. At first I…
14 June 2022 Another memorable and one-of-a-kind day in Panamá! I believe I speak for us all in saying that every moment of this trip has presented us with invaluable learning experiences and connections to people with different backgrounds, lives, and perspectives. Additionally, we have been pushed out of our comfort zones and have learned…
Today was an incredible day!!! After some lesson planning in the morning, a group of us went down to Isla Cristobal to be with the indigenous Ngobe tribe. Going down there and working with the little children was such an amazing experience. At first I was a little nervous, and the kids were a little…
At the beginning of the trip, I was nervous. Being surrounded by a group of complete strangers in a different country that I had no experience in is bound to spike a little anxiety. But, my nerves got cooled pretty quickly. The counselors talked us through our plans for travel, and I got to meet…
We just heard from the group that they are settling into their hostel Bocas. After a morning exploring Panama City they arrived in Bocas and met Emily Talentino, Executive Director of Give and Surf. We will be back with more detailed updates and photos from the students this week.
After a long day of travel and some delays, the Panama I crew has arrived in Panama, cleared customs, and is on their way to the hostel for the night in Panama City. The group will begin their orientation tomorrow in Panama City before catching their 1 PM (local time) flight to Bocas Del Toro…
The travel journal will be the place for students to share their experiences while traveling. Once the students are on-site, they are asked to post reflections, observations, pictures, stories, poems, and more. Our whole community appreciates the opportunity to be part of the group’s adventure, and as the course comes to an end, each group…
The travel journal will be the place for students to share their experiences while traveling. Once the students are on-site, they are asked to post reflections, observations, pictures, stories, poems, and more. Our whole community appreciates the opportunity to be part of the group’s adventure, and as the course comes to an end, each group…