At the beginning of this trip i set out the goal to develop the following: gratitude for the experience, humility, and understanding of Bocas del Torro and the people that live here. Gratitude has come to me the most naturally. I am grateful for this experience, for being able to see such a beautiful part...
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...
Don't Cry Because It Is Over. Smile Because It Happened
When I was younger I would always hear the saying, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,” but I never had many opportunities where this idea was vital to follow. But, tonight, after a day full of questioning government officials, and playing intense games of Wallyball (volleyball played in a smallish room where...