One week in Antigua, another week in Pasac, and now 2 in Xela! I can’t imagine living in a homestay for two weeks in a this big city.. especially after getting used to stone toilets and very, very ‘refreshing’ showers. I wonder what its going to be like?? I can’t wait to experience Chichi. I wonder if my family..WHOAAA there goes our two weeks in Xela! Yes, Xela came and… Read More
Hola Carpe lovers!
After oh-so-stylishly ĀØchacha-ingĀØ off the stage and out of Pasac we arrived in Xela city, with the group anxiously waiting to meet each homestay family and our 1:1 Spanish teachers for the upcoming two weeks.I found myself in a state of culture shock moving from the small village of Pasac to a huge city with all the modern conveniences of America.The group is beginning to feel more… Read More
Bula!!!
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Our last week in Nananu was AWESOME we had so many fun activities and time with the villagers and our new families.
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On Tuesday of last week we took a group hike to a natural water spring where Nananu gets their water supply. Following the Fijians we found the beautiful spring with waterfalls andĀ all went swimming and most of us even climbedĀ it at one point. On the… Read More
Well, here we are in cuenca, Ecuador! After travelling from Canoa on an overnight bus on Saturday, we were all rushed away from the bus station by our respective host families on Sunday morning. I have my own family due to the odd number of poeple in our group, butĀ most are living with partners. WeĀ“ve all been having a really good experience with it so far. My host dad,… Read More
Tommorrow we leave Varanasi by train for Bodhgaya, the place that the Buddah is said to have reached enlightenment. The city now offers many temples to visit or meditate at, as well as a descendant of the very same bodhi tree the Buddah sat under thousands of years ago. But before we leave Varanasi we will enjoy an evening boat ride up the Ganges to eat dinner and watch hundreds… Read More
Mambo from the United African Alliance Community Center! We arrived here yesterday afternoon fresh (although somewhat smelly) off our three day Safari to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. We witnessed the laziness of lions, the zen of elephants, the staggering numbers of the zebra and wildebeest herds, as well as many of other creatures of the Serengeti such as: a leopard, a cheetah, a family of… Read More
Enjoying a lecture about Ajeet’s work with Guria to eradicate child’s prostitution in Varanasi and beyond. Bollywood dance poses at an Indian wedding in Varanasi after taking over the dance floor for at least one whole hour. All the girls so pretty in silk saris! Becca loving the children (as always) at a artist colony just outside of Jaipur, Rajasthan Dancing at the artist colony Noah literally jumping in and… Read More
We have been in Varanasi, one of the worlds most ancient cities, for a week now. Varanasi has traditionally been known as a place for intense study, and nowadays this reputation continues with a more modern flair. Our time has been packed full with classes of all kinds: Hindi language lessons, tabla, fire dancing, painting, stone carving, Ayurdedic medicine, etc, as well as several lectures from local activist and educators.… Read More
And so continues the amazing adventures of Carpe Diem in the South Pacific:Ā We spent the first week in Nananu constructing the footpath until an almighty rain came down from the heavens (no literally it rained for 3 days).Ā We finally got to continue our work on the footpath after 3 days of sitting around.Ā Our free time is spent hiking, swimming, and playing with all the little kids.Ā Gotta… Read More
Hola Amigos y Familia!
I (we) are writing you this update from the small town of Canoa, located on the Northern coast of Ecuador. Currently I am lounging in a hammock at our beach front hostal after being woken up by a pan flute enthusiast who decided to raom the streets at 7:15 this morning, not that IĀ“m complaining. Thus, I now get to sit and reflect on this past… Read More
Greetings from Carpe Diem Headquarters,
As the group is continuing their journey in Fiji and remain out of communication with email and internet, we wanted to post a word or two to address any concerns about the most recent earthquake in New Zealand.
As many of you may already know, Christchurch, NZ (the northern part of the South Island) was devastated with another earthquake on Monday. This is the second… Read More
At the end of our unforgettable week with the Roots and Wings Institute in Pasac, our hosts casually asked if we would wear the Maya Quiche traditional clothing for part of day at the end of our stay. Concurrently they asked if our group would learn a short folkloric dance to perform in front of a few of the villagers. As the day of dress proceeded, details of our performance… Read More
After a very delayed bus ride we finally arrived to Rajasthan from Delhi. For the cleaner air and more relaxed atmosphere (and keep in mind that everything is relative in India) it was worth the 9+ hours in transit. Just after arriving to Jaipur we all settled into our home stays where we were welcomed by plenty of food and warm hospitality. For the past couple of days we have… Read More
We’re coming to you from the downtown Nadi backpacker’s hostel. After a long flight we’re finally here!We spent our first day swimming at a very scenic beach, along with some orientation activities and everyone is getting along swell! Today, the boys went on a run (except for Kareem who was busying running around every girl’s head ;)). While some of the girls, Lucy, Hannah (me-holla), Kelsey, Cliff and Ryan had… Read More
Hello and welcome to the Latitudes blog! This is a space for you all to share stories from your internships with each other, your families, and the Carpe Diem family. Our first post is from Alex Wentworth, who is interning with Casa de los Angeles in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is working at a daycare center for children of single moms. Hi, my name is Alex and I… Read More
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Que Pasa Carpe fans?!?! Tonight is our last night at the Earth Lodge. Orientation was quite the experience, we all established a strong camaraderie within these first few days. From moving group discussions to rolling on the ground laughing playing pterodactyl, (which was mostly me, Jared) we have all gone from… Read More
Hola! I have arrived safely for all those who were worried. I have 4 limbs, my passport, sanity, and a water bottle so we are in the clear. Yesterday was our first real day on the ground after 24 hours of traveling and no problems. Currently we are staying at a beautiful retreat center in Bahia Ecuador called Siananda. To sum it up its a place with a plethera of… Read More
hola from ecuador! everything has been great so far! we played on an island made of mud, had a group jam session that involved guitars, tamborines, a drum, and tibetan singing bowls. This is a beautiful area of the world and I am very excited to experience it with such a great group of people.Ā paz! sarah… Read More
Dear blog,
The trip has been great so far. I don,t know what has already been written on here but I,ll update it with the most recent thing we,ve done. Miguel Campos, Erin, Joseph, Sarah and I just ate ceviche at a little restaurant in Bahia. I,m having a great time. The place we.ve been staying at is awesome and I want to live there. -Michael… Read More
