Dear Fellow Traveler, Imagine yourself sitting on the banks of a mighty and muddy river, your toes dipped into the cold water. Upstream loom the sheer rocky peaks of the high Rockies, the last of their glaciers melting into the river. Downstream......Read More
Hello friends, family, and fellow travelers, I want to extend the warmest welcome to you for your fall 2020 semester in the Southwestern United States! My name is David Haffeman and I will be your Program Director for the Colorado River Basin......Read More
Hello friends, family, and fellow travelers, I want to extend the warmest welcome to you for your fall 2020 semester in the Southwestern United States! My name is Dave Haffeman and I will be your Program Director for the Rio Grande Semester. In this......Read More
Hello friends, family, and fellow travelers, My name is Dave Haffeman and I will be working alongside Julianne this semester as the Associate Latin America Program Director. I want to extend the warmest welcome to you on your spring 2020 Andes and......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, Group B has made their connecting flight in Santa Cruz to Miami. They have boarded their flight and are awaiting departure. The flight is on time and they are scheduled to leave on time. Safe journeys home! *Lucas not......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, I’ve received word from the group that all is well on the Choquequirao trek! There has been limited service but I received these photos over the last few days. This trek has taken them past stunning snow capped peaks,......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, The group has just started off on the Lares Trek today. This is a shorter trek of just three days but it will take them into the high Andes past spectacular peaks. The group will finish the trek on the 24th and travel to......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, The group is doing well in Cusco, Peru. They have decided to delay the the trek start until the 22nd. The trek itinerary will be almost the same but they will take transport from Yanama to Hidroelectrica/Santa Teresa on......Read More
Here are some photos from Ausangate and the Amazon! Everything is going really well 🦋🌻🍄🥑🐉🌸🌎✨ Mom and dad, I’m sending you guys love from Peru 💛💛 -Sierra...Read More
It’s day two here of our incredible stay in the Boca Pariamanu community. The Peruvian rainforest has so far proven to be a warm and welcoming place. In two short days, we have learned and seen so many new things. How lucky are we to have the......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, After another long day of travel the second flight has arrived in Lima. The group is now back together again! They will be resting and catching up with each other today and we will update you soon on their onward travel......Read More
Hello everyone. So due to unforeseen circumstances I was not with the group for the trek. But don’t worry it’s not that bad so far everything is going great. I’m actually able to spend some more time learning some Spanish. In case anyone is......Read More
Hello Friends and Family, I have been in touch with the group via satellite communication. They report the group is at camp and doing well on night three. They will be finishing their trek on November 11th and head back to Cusco for some hot showers......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, Today, the group has finished up the last day of their homestay in El Alto. Its has been an incredible week getting to know this community and working with the theater group COMPA Trono to understand more about the history......Read More
Dear Friends and Family, The group is well and enjoying their time in Tocaña, Bolivia. This is a rural agricultural community and students are learning how to plant and harvest coca, an incredibly significant harvest for Bolivians. They have had......Read More
