During the last week, our group spent our time trekking in the Cordillera Real. Our journey was breathtaking – both by the views and the challenging terrain. On the second to last day of the trek, we left camp for a 9 hour long day hike to a......Read More
Today, after a nearly five-hour truck journey over two 15,000ft passes we have returned from Q’eros. We will spend the rest of the day showering, snacking, and reflecting in the small town of Ocongate. Tomorrow morning we head to Cusco to......Read More
We have ended our extremely fulfilling and enjoyable trek and are en route to Bhaktapur where we will be until the 25th doing our mid-course retreat. More soon, but for now enjoy these photos from our time in the mountains!
Hello, I am a Yak from the Langtang Valley and this is my post. 🙂 Pic 1 : A yak grazes in Langtang during Him B’s trek to the Langtang Valley trek. Langtang valley was one of the most heavily impacted places during the earthquake of 2015. A......Read More
At the mid-point of every course we set aside an intentional time to reflect on all that we have learned and experienced so far and all that is to come. As part of a reflection activity, we had students write down their thoughts on what Nepal has......Read More
Buenos dias familas y amigos, amigas! Here we are in Tiquipaya. Students have settled into their individual home-stays with local families throughout this semi-rural community. We have 3 weeks here where students take a further step into developing......Read More
Hello Mekong followers 🙂 I just received a few snaps of the student group from their currently location in Laos. The team have temporarily left their island homestay and are completing their mid-course review. It’s hard to believe that they......Read More
Dear families and friends, Yesterday the group completed the first day of their trek around the sacred peak of Illampu. Miraculously, the instructors had phone service at their campsite and were able to send a few photos! The trek is off to a......Read More
Today we begin our trek into Nacion Q’eros. We will spend the next few days trekking and staying with local communities as we learn more about their ways of life and Andean Cosmovision. On the evening of Sunday the 24th, we will be returning......Read More
For a short period of time I worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori school, the same school that I went to as a child. I was working with kindergarten kids, children from four to six years old. Everyday was a little adventure, somehow they......Read More
Hello Families and Friends, I want to update you all on the wonderful trek the group is having in Langtang Valley. Despite having to reroute their original trek plans due to weather, they are having good fortune on this trek. They have just made it......Read More
Smells reminiscent of moments Memories of which I feel the scent Stunning aromas A sweet scent can become bitter, remembrance Flashback, smell of greenery First feeling of freedom, a little clean air From Chisopani to Nagarko I walk along two paths......Read More
Un Mes en 12 Conocimientos 1: Sometimes I hear noise in languages I can’t understand and there are dogs barking and motos racing each other down the street and people laughing and yelling and I am merely an observer. 2: Inka traditions are visible......Read More
Salt on my skin Wind in my hair The sun bakes down The lightning breaks the sky Ants stream across my wall A river of life Enveloping anything sweet In a mad frenzy I look out at the sea To see A herd of goats surge over the dunes Waves crash Wind......Read More
Dear families and friends, As we write, we are heading out to our trek in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in South America. We will have a six-day trek at the base of the mountain Illampu. We will have incredible views of glaziers, valleys......Read More
