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Proximity

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Opportunity. While this word does have an objective definition, I see it as more of a subjective concept. I embarked on this trip because I wanted to create opportunities for people who were less fortunate than myself. After being in Nicaragua for a little over a week, I realized that I’m not here to create...

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From the Trek

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  The shaman spoke Quechua and called upon countless apus to protect us. He gave us each three coca leaves so that we could make the intentions of our journeys known to the apus. We then buried the leaves, giving them to Pachamama, or “Mother Earth.”

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2 Perspectives

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This trip has made me learn a lot and has made me feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable. I’ve learned lots about turtles from Turtle Trax, like how turtles lay eggs and how to best care for them.For example, we began making a hatchery to safely hatch the eggs without the risk of robbers. I have also...

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