Arrival at LAX
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
The group has safely arrived, passed through passport control, and dispersed to their onward connecting flights or accommodations. Thank you all for an incredible month! Until we meet again… ...Read More
Myanmar: Visions of Democracy
Boarding in Hong Kong
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
Charles, Alisa, and Oscar are already somewhere in the air, flying to China, Japan, and France respectively. WE are on line to board our group flight from Hong Kong to LAX. Charlotte has four hours left of her layover, then she’s off to Belgium....Read More
Onwards: Embarking on our long journey
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
Our final photo as a complete group. We have left Greg and Siang, and are now checking into our flight. We are preparing for the long journey home. Updates to come along our way....Read More
What I’ve Realized…
Myanmar Dragons, Participant
Dear loved ones, We write to you from our transference space, the Bago Metta Peace Center. Tucked away in the forest, this humble abode has been our base for our first and last days in Myanmar. Today is bittersweet. We realize that our community of......Read More
INTERNATIONAL RETURN GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Families & Friends, It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are anxiously......Read More
Photos from Inle and X Phase #1
Jessica, Dragons Admin
The team have wrapped up their X Phase and are currently on an ~8 hour day bus to their Transference site in Bago. I just received these shots so I thought I’d better share them 🙂...Read More
A Baby’s Smile
Emma Freund, Participant
I was so nervous going into this homestay. I knew nothing. But it’s amazing how a baby’s smile could speak 1000 words to calm my nerves… I have been awake and active in this household (sweeping, cutting garlic, helping out with......Read More
Fuzzy Socks and Black, Rubber Boots
Alice Rose Lelyveld, Participant
There’s always someone who injures themselves and unfortunately, that person was me. I don’t know you realized I was missing in all of the photos from the homestay; You were probably just looking for your daughter, son, or friend, which......Read More
Words are no barrier – A personal note from...
Sara Reagan, Participant
The past three days I have had the privilege of living with a wonderful host family comprised of a host mother, father, three sisters, and a younger brother. One of the most difficult parts of the homestay experience for many is the language......Read More
Homestay Reflections
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
Sinleh Homestay Reflections… I write to you on a winding bus ride somewhere between Kalaw and Nyaung Shwe. We are passing countless terraced rice paddies, water buffalo, and garlic farmers going about their daily routines. The past four......Read More
Photos from the Homestay #1
Jessica Armstrong, Dragons Admin
The team are wrapping up their time in Sinlea tomorrow (Friday). They have had very limited cell service but they were able to send me some pictures today. As you can see: Hannah celebrated her birthday, the team have been helping with the garlic......Read More
Trekking and Homestay: Going Offline
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
Dear loved ones, Hello! I write to you from the gorgeous Kalaw hillside. We have just completed our mid-course reflections. Tomorrow (July 16) we embark on our trek from Kalaw to Sinleh. Situated in the hills of Shan State, we will stay in this Danu......Read More
Our stay at Swe Nadi monastery
Oscar Rigo, Participant
Yak of the Week
Dear family and loved ones, Through July 11 to the 14, we stayed at the Shwe Nadi, where we experienced our first learning service. During our stay, the team was given the choice to part take in three activities, planting bamboo trees, adobe brick......Read More
Photos from the first half!
Hannah Sachs, Instructor
It’s hard to believe we are already at mid-course! Here are some candid photos from our Shwe Na Di monastic school stay....Read More