Month: June 2017
First Post for Seeds of Change 2017
Hola a todos! We’ve made it to Ecuador and it’s been a fun filled and busy first couple days. We’re staying in Tababela, a small town nestled into the valley of the Andes mountains. Our hostal has the most beautiful garden where we’ve been doing bonding activities and getting ready for the trip. On Tuesday… Read More
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First Post from Costa Rica Summer 2017
Greetings from La Fortuna, at the base of Arenal, Costa Rica’s most active volcano!! The squad is out and about on a “Talk to a Tico” scavenger hunt, asking locals about their culture and practicing their Spanish, while their fearless leaders hide in the shade drinking strawberry smoothies and blogging 😉 Our two orientation days… Read More
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From the Andes to the Amazon
Greetings from Baños de Agua Santa. The group has just departed the lovely mountain town of Baños and is en route to their next destination in the Ecuadorian Amazon, but had these photos to share with the world.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Costa Rica
Hey folks, I’m feeling super nostalgic as I walk through Alajuela today getting some logistics and last minute errands completed. It’s an eerily similar morning to my first day in country exactly 11 years ago, when I first worked in Costa Rica. Both mornings were spent finding the right SIM cards for our local cellphones…. Read More
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Welcome to Sustaining the Amazon 2017
Hey everybody! We’re getting ready to start our Amazon adventure! Can’t wait to spend two amazing weeks with all of you – exploring the diverse jungle ecosystem. This is Joanna’s second year with Sustainable Summer, and she’s eager to share her passion for tropical ecology, while connecting with the land and local communities. This will… Read More
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Welcome to Costa Rica 2017
Hey homies! Skyeler and Haley here, raiding [Sustainable Summer Director] Jeff’s fridge as we write our first blog post! We have been loving this week with our SS friends and colleagues, reconnecting and getting psyched to lead these trips! We’ve read some truly inspiring updates from some our alumni students, which has been a powerful… Read More
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Welcome to Seeds of Change 2017
Hola amigos! We’re getting ready to start our trip this weekend and can’t wait to meet you all! Ecuador is such a beautiful country, and in the next three weeks we’ll explore the mountains, lakes, cloud forest and the coast. Get ready to dive into some of the issues that face Ecuador and the world… Read More
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