We heard briefly from Skyeler today, and here’s his quick update on the group… We had our first day on the project yesterday, and Mohamed (our local translator and community liaison) said we worked harder than any group he’s ever seen! Pretty stellar group, really. A couple hiccups as we adjust to homestay life, but […]
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The Nepal group is at the midpoint of their trek through the Langtang Valley, most likely arriving at around 12,000 feet today! We do not often hear from our Nepal groups while they are on the trek unless there is a problem, so we can safely assume that all is well. If they are on
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After a very early morning start in the US, we arrived in Costa Rica safe and sound. At the San José airport we were welcomed by Kim, our driver Gerardo, and his son Gustavo. We got into two vans and headed straight to Monteverde National Reserve, stopping for a typical Costan Rican lunch on the
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In the predawn light, a cluster of backpacks and suitcases steadily grew in the JFK Airport.  Anticipation, expectation, trepidation and excitement mingled in a flow of introductions and farewells… Parents said their final goodbyes and we set off for Costa Rica; eagerly exchanging greetings… The plane descended through the clouds revealing azul waters and pointed peaks of green – Costa
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The group has arrived into our host community! The villagers welcomed us with an incredible ceremony, hanging leis around our necks and all of the village elders gave us their blessing. It was very moving and students and families alike were all smiles as they departed to their new homes.
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