Category: India Blog
Photographs #3 (Delhi + Travel)
Photographs #2 (Andaman Islands)
Namaste (Mar. 11th)
By Yujia Chen What happened: We traveled. We ate. We slept. What I felt: What is the best society? This is a question I have been seeking the answer to since the beginning of the trip. When we went to the Andaman Islands, I lay on the hammock and gazed at the turquoise color sea … Continue reading Namaste (Mar. 11th)
Shared & Individual Appreciation
By Brother Mason We woke up early in order to get back to Agora with time to spend in the village. We had split up two days before - half of the group chose to stay in Agora and the other half went to Dodital, a sacred lake. The lake is a ten mile hike … Continue reading Shared & Individual Appreciation
True Generosity
By Amanda Freeman For a group of people that have so little, they give so much. Throughout our trip, we talked a lot about poverty and what it really is. We talked about how we, as Americans, define poverty as a lack of money or material possessions, but how it can also be defined as … Continue reading True Generosity
EP-ji’s Journal
By Evan Pausic Trekking from Uttarkashi Purity through the great H cleaning lady cast to H the side and we've managed not to pay … Continue reading EP-ji’s Journal
Silence
By Ellie Liedl "To be in silence can start with a journey in the mind. Be with oneself and start anew." I have used this way of thinking for most of this trip. The key to succeeding and truly seeing in the silence is personal silence. How can you stop, look, feel and listen? I've learned … Continue reading Silence
Akhil & Ansika
By Sally Johnson As I approached the Panwar household for lunch on a beautiful Monday afternoon, I had only seconds to admire the incredible scenery. A young Akhil came running at me with the beautiful giggle of his. As he drew near, I crouched down and opened my arms to him. He comes in fast … Continue reading Akhil & Ansika
Freedom to Play (Mar. 6th)
By Alice Johnson Going to sleep in one place and waking up in another - that sums up our 18 hour bus ride through the Himalayas. With a few breaks, we got to the top of our amazing three mile hike. We all had great attitudes and smiles as we hiked up the steep mountain. … Continue reading Freedom to Play (Mar. 6th)