As I started to think about what goals I was going to set for 2018 I was a bit worried 2018 would not be able to stand up to 2017, but once I started to think about what I wanted 2018 to be I realized it was going to be just as amazing if not more so.
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Granada On A Whim
All through the historic area of town there are Piazza’s filled with people, restaurants, bars, concerts, and art exhibits. It was easy to walk through the whole historic area, as well as the sites that surround the city, perfection.
Hanging with Orangutans in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra
For over a month I looked forward to our visit in Bukit Lawang with the Orangutans. It was one of those dreams that is so far back in your head because you don’t know that you will ever be able to do it.
Hikkaduwa Turtle Farm & Hatchery
Everywhere we went in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka the resiliency and kindness of the people was overwhelming. After surviving the tsunami in 2004 the people have rebuilt their community and are thriving. Their stories and trials are heart wrenching but their hope and determination are completely inspiring. One such example is the man who is now …
Black House (Baan Dam) of Chiang Rai Thailand
Heading outside of Chiang Rai to Baan Dam or the Black House we had no idea what to expect. The entire compound is the creative genius of the Thai artist Thawan Duchanee. The elegance, sophistication, creativity and quirkiness of Thawan Duchanee was immediately mesmerizing and moving.
Do You Know How It Feels To Be Hungry?
Yesterday a friend of mine in Honduras asked me if I knew what it felt like to be hungry. I realized I don’t. I mean I know how it feels to be that grumpy hungry when I haven’t eaten in a while, but actually hungry where there is no prospect of food, I have no idea.
Random Acts of Kindness Project
One of the goals for my ESL classes was to help foster kindness in their classes, and their culture. I realized it was imperative to change the culture of fighting and anger.
Kuni-A Story of Amazing Happiness
Kuni lives in the Cays of Utila. The thing about Kuni is that he is never without a smile so big that it lights up our entire little section of the world. He is so full of joy that it literally can not be contained.