It’s a normal Tuesday at Christchurch School. We’re bustling between classes, polishing essays, and tightening goggles for labs—all while counting down the minutes until we board our flight for India.

We’re an eclectic group of travelers with a myriad of interests. Some of us can’t wait to play with the kids in Agora; others are interested in learning about sustainability measures in the Andaman Islands; and others are keen to be on the soil that bore so many religious traditions. We have among our ranks many seasoned travelers as well as those for whom this will be the first time they’ve left the United States. And, each of us offers something special to our team.

This blog is where you’ll be able to follow our journey. Subscribe to it so you receive updates in your very own inbox. We’ll keep you abreast of our thoughts, practices, and reflections as often as possible. If you don’t hear from us for a day or two, that just means we’re on an adventure that transcends 3G. Don’t fret; we’ll rejoin you on the internet as soon as we’re able. But, I’ll say this: one of the greatest parts of these adventures is getting away from the screens and jumping into real life. We hope this inspires you to do the same; go out in the garden, have coffee with a friend [without Snapchat], or do something in the service of others. After all, it’s a big world out there, and we should all do our best to be a little part of it.

Namaste, y’all!