Author: Tor R.
Location: Summer's Beach, Tortola
We greeted the Questers, who were joining us for the day after a quick breakfast, so we could fit as much turtle tagging into our day as possible. We motor, me being a little shaky at the wheel at first, and arrived at our destination safely. We split into 4 boats and began the fun! We caught one turtle before lunch due to two boats combining their skill to corner it, which was an excellent display of teamwork. We continued after lunch of PBandJ and some questionable Mac 'n' Cheese, successfully catching five turtles in total, two of them due to Victoria's talent at capturing them! We have been notified that with these turtles we have actually broken the Lifeworks turtle tagging record! We ended the day with a relaxing BBQ on the beach with the rest of ActionQuest.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Play Day!!
Author: Ginevera C.
Location: Muskmelon Bay, Guana Island
Today was an excellent day. We woke up to a beautiful sunny day and got straight to work. After some delicious pancakes we got underway towards Muskmelon Bay. The sail was nice, despite the water being a little choppy, but we arrived in the bay excited to start our fun day. Some of our activities for the day included snorkeling amongst clouds of harmless jellyfish, water skiing behind the whaler Argo, and learning to sail the Picos, the mini sail boats. While some of us were learning to drive dinghies, Hannah was teaching others how to do back flips off the boat. Overall the day was a success. The group work well together and we were much more efficient than the past few days. One of the most fun parts of the day was seeing an octopus in the water. We ended the night with a bowl of chili, a sunset and a movie on the trampoline.
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Location: Muskmelon Bay, Guana Island
Today was an excellent day. We woke up to a beautiful sunny day and got straight to work. After some delicious pancakes we got underway towards Muskmelon Bay. The sail was nice, despite the water being a little choppy, but we arrived in the bay excited to start our fun day. Some of our activities for the day included snorkeling amongst clouds of harmless jellyfish, water skiing behind the whaler Argo, and learning to sail the Picos, the mini sail boats. While some of us were learning to drive dinghies, Hannah was teaching others how to do back flips off the boat. Overall the day was a success. The group work well together and we were much more efficient than the past few days. One of the most fun parts of the day was seeing an octopus in the water. We ended the night with a bowl of chili, a sunset and a movie on the trampoline.
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
Iguana Clean up
Author: Alex G.
Location: Marina Cay
After an early wake up, the group headed to the Anegada Rock Iguana Rehabilitation Center. We fed the iguanas, cleaned up the shrubs around the cages and had a question/answer session with Rondal and Mikey, who run the rehabilitation center. The group then had some shore time before setting sail for Marina Cay. The trip was about 3 hours and we had beautiful weather. The day culminated with an inspirational audio tape that we listened to with ActionQuest; a speech that encouraged us to make the most out of every day. The group then came back to the boat rather exhausted and ready to rest up for tomorrow.
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Location: Marina Cay
After an early wake up, the group headed to the Anegada Rock Iguana Rehabilitation Center. We fed the iguanas, cleaned up the shrubs around the cages and had a question/answer session with Rondal and Mikey, who run the rehabilitation center. The group then had some shore time before setting sail for Marina Cay. The trip was about 3 hours and we had beautiful weather. The day culminated with an inspirational audio tape that we listened to with ActionQuest; a speech that encouraged us to make the most out of every day. The group then came back to the boat rather exhausted and ready to rest up for tomorrow.
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Extreme Turtling
Author: Sam U.
Location: Anegada
Today we went to Anegada for some turtle tagging. After a 15 minute taxi ride, we split up into three groups to catch and tag turtles. We ended up catching 19 turtles, which is a new daily record. We also caught some of the biggest turtles thus far. We would follow them in a shallow bottom motor boat, eventually tiring them out. We would then jump on them and take them back to the boat which would then take us back to the fisherman's wharf where we would measure them and tag them.
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Location: Anegada
Today we went to Anegada for some turtle tagging. After a 15 minute taxi ride, we split up into three groups to catch and tag turtles. We ended up catching 19 turtles, which is a new daily record. We also caught some of the biggest turtles thus far. We would follow them in a shallow bottom motor boat, eventually tiring them out. We would then jump on them and take them back to the boat which would then take us back to the fisherman's wharf where we would measure them and tag them.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Beach Scavenger Hunt
Author: Holly W.
Location: Anegada
Today was a beautiful, sunny day. Although we were still exhausted from our last night of dancing, we started our day at 7:15, working together to prepare for sailing. We stopped quickly at a dock to fill up our water tanks and empty the garbage, and then sailed 14 miles to the flat, gorgeous island of Anegada. At the edge of the continental shelf, Anegada is not only fairly secluded but also, because of currents, a massive gathering of trash from around the world wash up on the windward beaches. To help keep the island beautiful, we had a beach clean up in the form of a scavenger hunt. We split into groups and scoured the beach for household appliances, children's toys, tooth brushes and other items that had washed up on land. The most important item on our list was to find something unique to the beach. Not only did we find a hard hat, a computer monitor, shampoo from France, Italy, and China, and a fifteen foot fender, but we saw three turtle nests! After filling our garbage bags, taking a break to enjoy the beach, and debating over which team won, we headed back to the boat to shower (in the sea) and eat the Mexican Dinner our chefs prepared for us. We have yet to determine who won the scavenger hunt. It is a gorgeous night, with a full moon and no sign of rain (yet). We saw a turtle near the bow of our boat today. Hopefully we will be able to catch lots of them tomorrow.
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Location: Anegada
Today was a beautiful, sunny day. Although we were still exhausted from our last night of dancing, we started our day at 7:15, working together to prepare for sailing. We stopped quickly at a dock to fill up our water tanks and empty the garbage, and then sailed 14 miles to the flat, gorgeous island of Anegada. At the edge of the continental shelf, Anegada is not only fairly secluded but also, because of currents, a massive gathering of trash from around the world wash up on the windward beaches. To help keep the island beautiful, we had a beach clean up in the form of a scavenger hunt. We split into groups and scoured the beach for household appliances, children's toys, tooth brushes and other items that had washed up on land. The most important item on our list was to find something unique to the beach. Not only did we find a hard hat, a computer monitor, shampoo from France, Italy, and China, and a fifteen foot fender, but we saw three turtle nests! After filling our garbage bags, taking a break to enjoy the beach, and debating over which team won, we headed back to the boat to shower (in the sea) and eat the Mexican Dinner our chefs prepared for us. We have yet to determine who won the scavenger hunt. It is a gorgeous night, with a full moon and no sign of rain (yet). We saw a turtle near the bow of our boat today. Hopefully we will be able to catch lots of them tomorrow.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Last Day In La Carpio
Author: Everyone
Location: La Carpio
Today we headed to La Carpio for the last time. We played with kids, painted a mural, moved a wall, and listened to some of the locals tell us about their lives and what they do. We met an artist who was shot when he was 8 and has been paralized ever since. We all liked his art and many of us bought some. We also listened to the stories of two women who are part of a cooperative that make bags. After La Carpio our leaders bought us one last round of Trits! No one can believe that we are leaving tomorrow! Tonight we are having a party with all of our familes.
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Location: La Carpio
Today we headed to La Carpio for the last time. We played with kids, painted a mural, moved a wall, and listened to some of the locals tell us about their lives and what they do. We met an artist who was shot when he was 8 and has been paralized ever since. We all liked his art and many of us bought some. We also listened to the stories of two women who are part of a cooperative that make bags. After La Carpio our leaders bought us one last round of Trits! No one can believe that we are leaving tomorrow! Tonight we are having a party with all of our familes.
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Turtle Tagging 101
Author: Iiana M.
Location: Vixen Point, Virgin Gorda
Today we mostly traveled, I think for 4 hours. Once we finally got to Vixen Point we started to tag turtles. Although we saw 4, we caught none. In order to see the turtles, 3 people who are snorkeling, are pulled behind the boat by a line looking on the sea floor. At night, we had a dance party with ActionQuest. It was really fun and exciting.
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Location: Vixen Point, Virgin Gorda
Today we mostly traveled, I think for 4 hours. Once we finally got to Vixen Point we started to tag turtles. Although we saw 4, we caught none. In order to see the turtles, 3 people who are snorkeling, are pulled behind the boat by a line looking on the sea floor. At night, we had a dance party with ActionQuest. It was really fun and exciting.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Muddy Horses
Author: Everyone
Location: Termales Del Bosque
Today we woke up to the sound of rain pounding against the roof. We didn't want to get up, but we knew the breafast would be good. It was. After breakfast we split into two groups for horseback riding. Some people had much funner horses than others, but we all had a chance to go fast. The horses did a good job of walking through the muddy trails. We then had another long bus ride back to Santa Ana and our families!
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Location: Termales Del Bosque
Today we woke up to the sound of rain pounding against the roof. We didn't want to get up, but we knew the breafast would be good. It was. After breakfast we split into two groups for horseback riding. Some people had much funner horses than others, but we all had a chance to go fast. The horses did a good job of walking through the muddy trails. We then had another long bus ride back to Santa Ana and our families!
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Parade Day!
Author: Patsy R.
Location: Road Town, Tortola
After a late start this morning due to the French Toast, we monitored some newly planted mangroves. For the rest of the day we experienced the BVI culture while we rode on the VISAR boat in the annual festival. Everyone loved passing out candy to all the kids and listening to the crazy loud music. Back at the boat, Torin and the staff talked to us about making the most of our experience here and some of the problems with our team. I think it really made us think about what an amazing opportunity we have before us.
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Location: Road Town, Tortola
After a late start this morning due to the French Toast, we monitored some newly planted mangroves. For the rest of the day we experienced the BVI culture while we rode on the VISAR boat in the annual festival. Everyone loved passing out candy to all the kids and listening to the crazy loud music. Back at the boat, Torin and the staff talked to us about making the most of our experience here and some of the problems with our team. I think it really made us think about what an amazing opportunity we have before us.
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Back to Normal
Author: Cat C.
Location: Beijing
It's the second to last day! Today was the happy, normal day before the sadness of leaving hits us on the last day. Today we all slept in late, all exhausted from our previous day of traveling and from getting back to the apartment late. The normal rotation started up again. I was in the baby home group and was so excited to hear Fuquan's laugh, Ran Ran's weezing breathing, Peach Fuzz's grouchy face and all of the babies again. Everyone was glad to be back on schedule and to be playing with the babies and children that they had been with for so long and created special bonds with throughout the trip. For our afternoon activity we had our last shopping spree at the Pearl Market. Everyone splurged and bought last souvenirs and gifts for people. For dinner we had Mongolian Hot Pot which were tiny cooking pots of broth that over the course of the meal were filled with a mixture of ingredients. I think it was one of my favorite meals. Tonight was our final forum, a very meaningful and deep, as well as funny conversation. We discussed what we had learned from the trip, what we would miss, what in our lives would change after such a enormous experience, and where we saw ourselves in the future.
Location: Beijing
It's the second to last day! Today was the happy, normal day before the sadness of leaving hits us on the last day. Today we all slept in late, all exhausted from our previous day of traveling and from getting back to the apartment late. The normal rotation started up again. I was in the baby home group and was so excited to hear Fuquan's laugh, Ran Ran's weezing breathing, Peach Fuzz's grouchy face and all of the babies again. Everyone was glad to be back on schedule and to be playing with the babies and children that they had been with for so long and created special bonds with throughout the trip. For our afternoon activity we had our last shopping spree at the Pearl Market. Everyone splurged and bought last souvenirs and gifts for people. For dinner we had Mongolian Hot Pot which were tiny cooking pots of broth that over the course of the meal were filled with a mixture of ingredients. I think it was one of my favorite meals. Tonight was our final forum, a very meaningful and deep, as well as funny conversation. We discussed what we had learned from the trip, what we would miss, what in our lives would change after such a enormous experience, and where we saw ourselves in the future.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Market visit
Author: Molly
Location:
Today we woke up and went to school where we learned how to cook traditional thai meals. We also learned how to make a dessert with flowers. After we finished working with them, we went to the Weekend Market which was HUGE. We shopped for the rest of the day, then headed back to the hotel and relaxed before dinner.
"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin
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Today we woke up and went to school where we learned how to cook traditional thai meals. We also learned how to make a dessert with flowers. After we finished working with them, we went to the Weekend Market which was HUGE. We shopped for the rest of the day, then headed back to the hotel and relaxed before dinner.
"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." - John Ruskin
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VISAR Day
Author: Anso G.
Location: Road Town, Tortola
Today was our VISAR project, and that was really fun. It only rained 2 times. There was very minimal wind when we woke up and at the VISAR project. We had a really funny moment during our squeeze question when Sam brought up the orange polo and jean shorts this kid was wearing and that he walked with a "swagger". We helped out VISAR (Virgin Island Search and Rescue) dredge out the channel with buckets so that the rescue boat could get out faster during calls.
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Location: Road Town, Tortola
Today was our VISAR project, and that was really fun. It only rained 2 times. There was very minimal wind when we woke up and at the VISAR project. We had a really funny moment during our squeeze question when Sam brought up the orange polo and jean shorts this kid was wearing and that he walked with a "swagger". We helped out VISAR (Virgin Island Search and Rescue) dredge out the channel with buckets so that the rescue boat could get out faster during calls.
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Hospital and Hot Springs
Author: Everyone
Location: Santa Ana and Termales de Bosque
Our original departure time of 9:15 was pushed back to 1:30 due to a crazy visit to the hospital. This was not Maria's first time in the hospital, but it was the most adventurous. Devin courageously went with her, wearing his trusty blue mask to protect himself from the Swine Flu. The trip made Maria feel a lot better and she was able to come with us. Yay! We finally arrived at the hot springs that evening. After a delicious dinner, we all soaked our weary bones in the hot lava water. Some of us even braved the 48 degree tub...celcius that is. We all slept very well that night.
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Location: Santa Ana and Termales de Bosque
Our original departure time of 9:15 was pushed back to 1:30 due to a crazy visit to the hospital. This was not Maria's first time in the hospital, but it was the most adventurous. Devin courageously went with her, wearing his trusty blue mask to protect himself from the Swine Flu. The trip made Maria feel a lot better and she was able to come with us. Yay! We finally arrived at the hot springs that evening. After a delicious dinner, we all soaked our weary bones in the hot lava water. Some of us even braved the 48 degree tub...celcius that is. We all slept very well that night.
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Weekend Excursion
Author: Aidan M.
Location: Taiyaun
Hello y'all. This blog will be covering our past two days in Taiyuan. Yesterday was a odd day for us life-workers. We took a break from our usual schedule of working at the orphanage, and we spent our day touring around Dat Ong. We woke up at 5:30 in the morning to start our four hour journey to the incredible Buddhist caves. My roommate, Andy, and I mistakenly stayed up watching the movie 'The Masque of Red Death', which was the only English speaking program we could find. I wish that I could say the trip to the caves went by quickly, but I cannot. However, the ride was worth it. The caves were awe inspiring. Stone Buddhas were carved into a mountain, some of which were over 18.5 meters in height. We toured around the caves for about two hours. We then headed back to the bus for a trip to the Hanging Monastery. This was a Buddhist monastery which was built into the side of a cliff and was supported by wooden beams. It is remarkable how such a seemingly unstable monastery withstood the test of time, and the statues, murals, and architectural design all portrayed the history and culture of China beautifully. We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant. Near the end of the meal, we sang Father Irek 'Happy Birthday' in all the languages we could (5 total!). Once we finished there, we headed back on yet another four hour bus ride, which felt no shorter than the first. We got back to the hotel all tired and aching, and the first thing we did was...go to McDonalds for Irek's glorious birthday dinner. Finally, we all went to our rooms, and had a long awaited nights sleep.
Today, we slept until 8am! We headed downstairs and got breakfast. There was an auction during breakfast for Chinese scroll paintings. I bought one for my mother. Then we left to go to a Catholic church, which was erected due to the sighting of Mother Mary on top of the hill. We all climbed to the top and walked around the ground. We went inside the church and collected some holy water, so we could bless the orphanage where we work. We headed down the mountain and walked back to the bus. We then headed to lunch at a very nice restaurant, where a wedding was taking place. We ordered and took in the beautiful atmosphere of a running stream through the area and fireworks going off. When we finished, we went to the orphanage and played with the kids. While we played we painted a mural of Donald Duck, Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and Pluto on the wall (thanks to the beautiful sketching of fellow Lifeworkers, Zoe and Cat). We left at 4:30 for the train station. We are now on the hi-speed train back to Beijing.
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Location: Taiyaun
Hello y'all. This blog will be covering our past two days in Taiyuan. Yesterday was a odd day for us life-workers. We took a break from our usual schedule of working at the orphanage, and we spent our day touring around Dat Ong. We woke up at 5:30 in the morning to start our four hour journey to the incredible Buddhist caves. My roommate, Andy, and I mistakenly stayed up watching the movie 'The Masque of Red Death', which was the only English speaking program we could find. I wish that I could say the trip to the caves went by quickly, but I cannot. However, the ride was worth it. The caves were awe inspiring. Stone Buddhas were carved into a mountain, some of which were over 18.5 meters in height. We toured around the caves for about two hours. We then headed back to the bus for a trip to the Hanging Monastery. This was a Buddhist monastery which was built into the side of a cliff and was supported by wooden beams. It is remarkable how such a seemingly unstable monastery withstood the test of time, and the statues, murals, and architectural design all portrayed the history and culture of China beautifully. We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant. Near the end of the meal, we sang Father Irek 'Happy Birthday' in all the languages we could (5 total!). Once we finished there, we headed back on yet another four hour bus ride, which felt no shorter than the first. We got back to the hotel all tired and aching, and the first thing we did was...go to McDonalds for Irek's glorious birthday dinner. Finally, we all went to our rooms, and had a long awaited nights sleep.
Today, we slept until 8am! We headed downstairs and got breakfast. There was an auction during breakfast for Chinese scroll paintings. I bought one for my mother. Then we left to go to a Catholic church, which was erected due to the sighting of Mother Mary on top of the hill. We all climbed to the top and walked around the ground. We went inside the church and collected some holy water, so we could bless the orphanage where we work. We headed down the mountain and walked back to the bus. We then headed to lunch at a very nice restaurant, where a wedding was taking place. We ordered and took in the beautiful atmosphere of a running stream through the area and fireworks going off. When we finished, we went to the orphanage and played with the kids. While we played we painted a mural of Donald Duck, Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and Pluto on the wall (thanks to the beautiful sketching of fellow Lifeworkers, Zoe and Cat). We left at 4:30 for the train station. We are now on the hi-speed train back to Beijing.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
(to be continued:)
Author: Luke
Location: In route
Today is my seventeenth birthday - my gift? a ten hour train ride watching the pouring rain and incredibly boring rice fields. The rain just stopped; things just got exciting... (to be continued).
"You were never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach
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Location: In route
Today is my seventeenth birthday - my gift? a ten hour train ride watching the pouring rain and incredibly boring rice fields. The rain just stopped; things just got exciting... (to be continued).
"You were never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach
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Cleaning the Copper Mines and Exploring The Baths
Author: Andrew G.
Location: Cooper Island
Weather was good, no rain, heavy winds but not bad. I feel the funniest part of the day was the stories that Hannah told us. The best thing that happened today was the arrival of Dayton our final shipmate. I feel another person in our group will help a lot. The best thing that happened to me was learning how to drive the boat. We went to the Copper Mines and helped pick up trash off of the near by beach. After lunch, we motored to The Baths and at Devil's Bay. At night, we talked about a girl and a beach full of starfish.
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Location: Cooper Island
Weather was good, no rain, heavy winds but not bad. I feel the funniest part of the day was the stories that Hannah told us. The best thing that happened today was the arrival of Dayton our final shipmate. I feel another person in our group will help a lot. The best thing that happened to me was learning how to drive the boat. We went to the Copper Mines and helped pick up trash off of the near by beach. After lunch, we motored to The Baths and at Devil's Bay. At night, we talked about a girl and a beach full of starfish.
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Fiesta Time
Author: Everyone
Location: Picagres
Today was our last day at Picagres. We worked very hard to finish the mural and the other projects. Some of us were allowed to cool ourselves in the river before lunch, which was very delicious, especially tres leches queque. After lunch, we headed to a local fiesta, which consisted of a rodeo, games, ice cream, rides, futbol, and horses. Charlie and Jon Jon especially liked one game. Soon the whole group was watching. After sampling the local culture, we hopped back on the bus with Sir Jorge.
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Location: Picagres
Today was our last day at Picagres. We worked very hard to finish the mural and the other projects. Some of us were allowed to cool ourselves in the river before lunch, which was very delicious, especially tres leches queque. After lunch, we headed to a local fiesta, which consisted of a rodeo, games, ice cream, rides, futbol, and horses. Charlie and Jon Jon especially liked one game. Soon the whole group was watching. After sampling the local culture, we hopped back on the bus with Sir Jorge.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Awesome perfomance...
Author: Cynthia
Location: New Life Center
We began the day after eating breakfast with picking palm seeds. Many of us had difficulties, since the tool used to cut the seeds down weighed as much as a small child. We butchered many of the seeds with this tool in the process. Afterwards, we planted Longhan trees, followed by lunch. Then we painted small glasses and bottles with designs like dancing fruit. At the end of the day, we watched the New Life boys perform a closing ceremony. They first performed Thai martial arts which was very intense and well performed. Finally, they had a fire performance. First, threee guys jumped through a hoop of fire. And then, four guys did fire breathing. It was a very enchanting night. Exhausted, we went to bed preparing for our ten hour train ride the next day.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi
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Location: New Life Center
We began the day after eating breakfast with picking palm seeds. Many of us had difficulties, since the tool used to cut the seeds down weighed as much as a small child. We butchered many of the seeds with this tool in the process. Afterwards, we planted Longhan trees, followed by lunch. Then we painted small glasses and bottles with designs like dancing fruit. At the end of the day, we watched the New Life boys perform a closing ceremony. They first performed Thai martial arts which was very intense and well performed. Finally, they had a fire performance. First, threee guys jumped through a hoop of fire. And then, four guys did fire breathing. It was a very enchanting night. Exhausted, we went to bed preparing for our ten hour train ride the next day.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi
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Sailing Day
Author: Victoria M.
Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
In the morning meeting with Jim we talked about the agreements we made for the program and learned more about the boat. After welcoming our two last shipmates, we headed to Virgin Gorda a long long ways away. We learned how to sail and succeeded at it so everybody was very excited. The 4 rules of the boat: 1st we are the best; 2nd nobody goes over board; 3rd only spoons in the jelly; and 4th not to forget the other rules! We arrived in Virgin Gorda and finally got to swim in the beautiful sea, then dinner. Good first day all together! And at night we had another meeting with Jim and some shipmates from ActionQuest that are going to do some community service with us.
Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
In the morning meeting with Jim we talked about the agreements we made for the program and learned more about the boat. After welcoming our two last shipmates, we headed to Virgin Gorda a long long ways away. We learned how to sail and succeeded at it so everybody was very excited. The 4 rules of the boat: 1st we are the best; 2nd nobody goes over board; 3rd only spoons in the jelly; and 4th not to forget the other rules! We arrived in Virgin Gorda and finally got to swim in the beautiful sea, then dinner. Good first day all together! And at night we had another meeting with Jim and some shipmates from ActionQuest that are going to do some community service with us.
Back to Picagres
Author: Everyone
Location: Picagres
Today, we went back to Picagres to finish our project. We finally had a chance to see the students. We divided our team into three different groups. The first group continued to paint the mural. The second one white washed. The third group shoveled dirt into a hole that held the drainage system. Despite our separate groups, we all traded in for others. If one was tired, another would replace him in order to give that person time to drink water or relax. We worked for five hours, even in the rain! Later on at night, we watched a movie named, Los Voces Innocentes, which recounted the story of a young nino and other boys. They were forced to go to war at such a young age and as a result lost their innocence. It was a sad and depressing movie, which brought some of us to tears.
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Location: Picagres
Today, we went back to Picagres to finish our project. We finally had a chance to see the students. We divided our team into three different groups. The first group continued to paint the mural. The second one white washed. The third group shoveled dirt into a hole that held the drainage system. Despite our separate groups, we all traded in for others. If one was tired, another would replace him in order to give that person time to drink water or relax. We worked for five hours, even in the rain! Later on at night, we watched a movie named, Los Voces Innocentes, which recounted the story of a young nino and other boys. They were forced to go to war at such a young age and as a result lost their innocence. It was a sad and depressing movie, which brought some of us to tears.
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Jordan's Blog
Author: Jordan L.
Location: Taiyaun
Today we woke up early in the morning to take the bullet train toTaiyuan. After four hours of speeding across eastern china we arrived. After a quick lunch we departed to go to a new orphanage for kids between the ages of 1 to 28 years old. We decorated the windows with stickers and played with some of the kids who were in care of the orphanage.
After a tiring day we went to Brent's favorite restaurant where we ate tasty new foods. To our surprise it was dinner and a show. As we ate we saw how noodles were made and turned into stringy desserts. We are all looking forward to tomorrow's activity.
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Location: Taiyaun
Today we woke up early in the morning to take the bullet train toTaiyuan. After four hours of speeding across eastern china we arrived. After a quick lunch we departed to go to a new orphanage for kids between the ages of 1 to 28 years old. We decorated the windows with stickers and played with some of the kids who were in care of the orphanage.
After a tiring day we went to Brent's favorite restaurant where we ate tasty new foods. To our surprise it was dinner and a show. As we ate we saw how noodles were made and turned into stringy desserts. We are all looking forward to tomorrow's activity.
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