As our course winds down on the breathtaking island of Isla del Sol, we have begun reflecting on our experience both as a group and individuals. After our delicious breakfast of eggs and warm, fresh bread (what a treat), the group took a small hike up to the peak of the mountainous island. Here, as...
Today we went to a Kenyan track meet in the town of Machakos. Our running coach for this trip, Abel, grew up in the area and ran races there when he was younger. Everyone was extremely welcoming as most of the Kenyans have been. Numerous people came up to shake our hands when we entered...
After a day of rest from traveling, we headed to Cestor Beatriz / Caguas, where we met Gaby on his farm. On the farm, we got to work on various projects, including harvesting mesclun, planting tomatoes, and pulling weeds. All while learning about farming on a slope. Furthermore, we practiced our Spanish and learned how...