Sitting in a small internet cafe on our third day in Delhi, we are feeling energized, overstimulated, and excited for this adventure. So far, India has been crazy. The amount of people swarming around every where is intense but beautiful. The cars, rickshaws, and motorcycles follow no laws on the road. There is constant honking from every auto mobile trying to establish their own individual dominance. Cows, camels, and stray… Read More
First Impressions:
Emma- These first few days in Delhi have been insane, but wonderful. From seeing elephants in the street, to people diving down the wrong side of the road, to crowds of people trying to take photos with us, India is everything I thought it would be and more. Namaste to everyone back at home!
Willow- Everywhere you look there is something new and amazing to see. So far… Read More
Hello from India! Katie, Amber, and Zoe are all posting from an internet cafe in Paharganj! This is one thing on our list of Scavenger Hunt Items! So far in Delhi we have ridden Rickshaws, seen the Lotus Temple, wandered through Bazaars, eaten amazing foods, and been welcomed with open arms by many locals. We will write again soon! Wish us luck of our hunt.… Read More
Who needs alarm clock when you have the Koel bird of Thailand. The 5:30 wake up to it’s screeching might take getting used to but it does allow you to enjoy a full day of Thailand. We enjoyed some free breakfast of Thai Omelet or Noodle soup, got some coffee, and prepared to make our first group agreements. Going around we discussed what each member of our community wanted to… Read More
After seven-teen hours of travel, our group of eight have made it to the magical country of Thailand. Its unbelievable to think after weeks of preparing mentally for this trip it has finally become a reality. After arriving in the city of Chiang Mai we find ourselves at our first hostel jet-lagged yet excited. We go over some of the basic rules and regulations of the trip and then go… Read More
hi everyone,
This is janie and Gabe here! We got here safely and its so much fun! We are enjoying the sun and all the yummy foods! The group is connecting so well and we love our OEs. Orientation iss great and we cant wait for all the adventures ahead of us! We are sending this from the beautiful Antigua and traveling around by buses and vans. Cant wait to… Read More
Hola its chase and claire!
we are on the scavenger hunt in antigua. we only got lost 3 times so far. we have talked to about 8 locals thats have pointed us in all different directions but we finally found the tourism office and now we are at an internet cafe. we love Guatemala and our hostel the earth lodge! we miss our families already but already feel like a… Read More
“This trip has barely started and already I’m having so much fun! The group’s great, the food’s decent, and the activities are fantastic. So excited for our next stop. Until then, -natalie (PS mom and dad love you)”
“Yo, me and Natalie out here killin the game. We are number one and no one can beat us. Everyone else has to take the “L”. But on a separate note so… Read More
We’re happy to report that the entire Shanti crew is together in Delhi after a smooth and safe flight! They are nestled in their hostel getting some much deserved rest before launching in to their orientation tomorrow. We hear that they are sleepy but happy. The crew enjoyed their layover in Hong Kong and sent some photos to prove it.
Keep checking the blog over the coming days and months… Read More
We received word that the Kifaru crew has landed safe and sound in Dar es Salaam. They’ll be catching up on some rest at a hostel this evening before transferring to Morogorro tomorrow for their orientation. They are excited to have arrived and we can’t wait to hear about their adventures!… Read More
I just heard from the OEs that the group has made it safe and sound to their hostel in Chiang Mai and are out to get their first official Thai breakfast. All is well and they are happy to have finally made it. Look for more updates in the next couple days!… Read More
I just got word from the group that they made it to Napier and now the entire group, all 14 of them, are heading towards the Family Farm to begin their orientation. Keep checking the blog in the next few days for another update and hopefully some photos 🙂… Read More
The South America group has arrived safely in Quito! We received word that they landed, were picked up from the airport, and are now settling into their hostel in Quito. They’ll be heading out shortly for lunch – their first Ecuadorian meal. They are looking forward the next few days of orientation. getting to know one another, learning about Ecuador, and preparing for the semester to come. Stay tuned for… Read More
We just received word that the Cuba group has arrived safely! The were picked up from the airport and driven to their casas particulares in Holguin, where they’re settling in and enjoying the warm weather. They are looking forward to the next few days of orientation – where they’ll get to know more about one another, Cuba, and the semester ahead. The next posts will be from the students in… Read More
We just received word that the MAYA group has arrived safely in Guatemala. The were picked up from the airport and driven to their hostel outside Antigua, where they’re settling in, and enjoying the good weather and beautiful views. They are looking forward to the next few days of orientation – where they’ll get to know more about one another, Guatemala, and the semester ahead. The next posts will be… Read More
The MAYA group is all together for the first time! They’ve all arrived safely to LAX, checked in for their flight to Guatemala and are heading through security. They are already enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the journey ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tonight and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in Antigua and… Read More
The Shanti team is walking through security at the San Francisco airport and so excited to begin their journey together! The airport rendezvous was full of laughter and games and energy. The group is almost complete as they have one more member to meet in Delhi – but in the meantime they can’t wait to watch lots of movies and get some rest on the plane, have a short exploration… Read More
The CUBA students have all arrived safely in Miami! They’re all checked in to the hotel and settling in for the the night. They are already enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the journey ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tomorrow and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in Cuba.
They took an almost complete group… Read More
The Southeast Asia group has found each other, all 8 of them are already getting to know each other, playing some shuttle cock (a vietnamese game) and about ready to head through security. Its going to be an amazing trip ahead and they are already vibing well!… Read More
