Hello from Tokyo
Gabrielle Scherzer, Participant
Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are hanging in the Tokyo airport. Kiddos are tired but in good spirits. New foods to try to end the trip. See you all back in Colorado!...Read More
VMS Thailand
Arrived in Bangkok + The Summit
LizW, Dragons Admin
After summiting the highest point of Chiang Dao Mountain yesterday, the group has traded the rural mountains for the bustling city. They have just arrived in Bangkok where they will spend the day exploring the heart of the city before heading back......Read More
Elephants!
Simon, Participant
Some photos of our time with the elephants and in the market, trying to find the hottest pepper....Read More
Elephants, blessings, and transitions photos
Simon, Participant
Here are MORE images of elephants, being blessed by monks as we depart Hua Hin Nad Lai, and our transition into Chiang Dao Mountain....Read More
Hua Hin Lad Nai
Simon, Dragons Admin
Our days in Hua Hin Lad Nai village begin early, with the sound of roosters rising well before dawn. Our homestay mothers then join us in our rooms to weave for a while before heading to the gardens to collect vegetables to cook, first to feed the......Read More
Nights in a Thai Village.
Gregory Pettys, Participant
What if we learned the features of the landscapes we live within and visit rather than relying on GPS?… What if we experienced sensations and learned the intricacies of the living earth and the journeys had by Her children via touch rather......Read More
Thus I have heard
Will and Mackay, Participant
After a well deserved night of sleep and a great breakfast, we embarked on a hardly humid hike up a mountain carpeted in jungle. We discovered an old but active mish mash of temples, shrines, and statues hidden in the rainforest. An hour later, we......Read More
First Day in Thailand
Instructors, Instructor
Great first day in Chiang Mai learning about the indigenous peoples of Northern Thailand and the current issues facing them as Thailand prepares for the March elections. This is a wonderful group! Thoughtful, friendly and engaged, even when jet......Read More
Safely (and Sleepily) arrived in Bangkok
Simon, Dragons Admin
Hello Families, We received updates that the group is arrived and well into Bangkok where they’ll sleep at a nearby hotel before continuing onward to Chiangmai in the morning. We look forward to more posts in the days to come. -Dragons Admin...Read More
Sawasdee dii krap from the sacred mountain…
Gregory Pettys, Instructor
A little glimpse into the world awaiting you; Chiang Dao, the sacred mountain we will summit in a few days. Travel well. We look forward to receiving you soon. Chok dii na krap! Gregory and Ramphai...Read More