Comments on: Foreign Travel Blog http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/ Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:14:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Margi http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-296 Margi Fri, 09 May 2008 08:55:30 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-296 Parents. The Mongolia group is back safe and sound. I want to thank not only the parents of the Mongolia travelers, but all parents of foreign travelers. Your support of the Foreign Travel Program allows us to not only enrich the lives of your children, but the lives of the people who we meet around the world. I can't tell you how many people commented on how fortunate our students are and how they as adults, wished they could encounter people around the world from the perspective of a young LWS student. After reading the blog, being with 12 incredible students for 27 days, I too am grateful for the opportunities I have to be a compassionate educator. We are making a difference in this complex world. As we work together---parent and educator, we will surely help to make the world a better place. Thank you. We will continue to strive to provide your children with experiences that will prepare them to be citizens of the world. Parents.
The Mongolia group is back safe and sound. I want to thank not only the parents of the Mongolia travelers, but all parents of foreign travelers. Your support of the Foreign Travel Program allows us to not only enrich the lives of your children, but the lives of the people who we meet around the world. I can’t tell you how many people commented on how fortunate our students are and how they as adults, wished they could encounter people around the world from the perspective of a young LWS student.
After reading the blog, being with 12 incredible students for 27 days, I too am grateful for the opportunities I have to be a compassionate educator.
We are making a difference in this complex world. As we work together—parent and educator, we will surely help to make the world a better place. Thank you.
We will continue to strive to provide your children with experiences that will prepare them to be citizens of the world.

]]> By: Tato http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-293 Tato Fri, 09 May 2008 00:40:35 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-293 Im writing from Bariloche, Argentina and would like to tell the staff of the school and the parents that we hosted this nice kids for a couple of days and that it was a pleasure to have them and Peter and Mitch around. I dont know how to post a picture here, you can go to www.hostelinbariloche.blogspot.com and see them in our hostel and write some comments if you wish. Cheers Tato Im writing from Bariloche, Argentina and would like to tell the staff of the school and the parents that we hosted this nice kids for a couple of days and that it was a pleasure to have them and Peter and Mitch around.
I dont know how to post a picture here, you can go to http://www.hostelinbariloche.blogspot.com and see them in our hostel and write some comments if you wish.
Cheers Tato

]]> By: Carla Von Thaden http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-292 Carla Von Thaden Thu, 08 May 2008 23:26:36 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-292 Charlie has been emailing back and forth from Bariloche Argentina. He said the town is like a Swiss Ski Resort with many Chocolate shops. He said not to worry...will bring chocolate home. Thank you Charlie! The group apparently did an 8 mile bike ride around the very panoramic lake nearby, jump into the lake from a high perch (you can ask Charlie how high). Many natives own St. Bernard dogs....Charlie said their heads are as big as his torso! They went rafting one day through class 2-class 4 rapids. Very fun! They hiked 10 km (?) another day and saw the most panoramic views ever. They love their hostel. They left yesterday to return to Buenos Aires for their departure on Friday. Great to hear all the news Charlie. Thanks. Charlie has been emailing back and forth from Bariloche Argentina. He said the town is like a Swiss Ski Resort with many Chocolate shops. He said not to worry…will bring chocolate home. Thank you Charlie! The group apparently did an 8 mile bike ride around the very panoramic lake nearby, jump into the lake from a high perch (you can ask Charlie how high). Many natives own St. Bernard dogs….Charlie said their heads are as big as his torso! They went rafting one day through class 2-class 4 rapids. Very fun! They hiked 10 km (?) another day and saw the most panoramic views ever. They love their hostel. They left yesterday to return to Buenos Aires for their departure on Friday. Great to hear all the news Charlie. Thanks.

]]> By: admin http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-290 admin Wed, 07 May 2008 14:55:56 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-290 Hello Senegal Parents, The group arrived in Dakar late yesterday. They are currently visiting Goree Island. The travel representatives are taking care of them until their departure scheduled tonight at 10:55 p.m. Hello Senegal Parents,
The group arrived in Dakar late yesterday. They are currently visiting Goree Island. The travel representatives are taking care of them until their departure scheduled tonight at 10:55 p.m.

]]> By: admin http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-289 admin Wed, 07 May 2008 14:22:25 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-289 Today we are in Darjeeling. The day began with spectacular views of the high mountains into which we had trekked. Looking at the 3rd highest mtn in the world never ceases to amaze me. We did get to visit the Himalayan Mountain Institute which includes a zoo. We were not able to get the full group to the Tibetan refugee center. A few of us went yesterday for a brief visit. I'll try to e-mail from Kolkata. Brick Today we are in Darjeeling. The day began with spectacular views of the high mountains into which we had trekked. Looking at the 3rd highest mtn in the world never ceases to amaze me. We did get to visit the Himalayan Mountain Institute which includes a zoo. We were not able to get the full group to the Tibetan refugee center. A few of us went yesterday for a brief visit. I’ll try to e-mail from Kolkata.
Brick

]]> By: admin http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-288 admin Wed, 07 May 2008 14:20:20 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-288 Just finished two night trek in some amazing terrain. Off to Buenos tomorrow for one night and then home. All is well. Mitch Just finished two night trek in some amazing terrain. Off to Buenos tomorrow for one night and then home. All is well.
Mitch

]]> By: admin http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-287 admin Wed, 07 May 2008 14:18:31 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-287 We are spectacular. Got back to UB late, now internet cafe closing. We leave UB tomorrow 12:45. Hope all is well. We are so good. Great kids!! Margi We are spectacular. Got back to UB late, now internet cafe closing. We leave UB tomorrow 12:45. Hope all is well. We are so good. Great kids!!
Margi

]]> By: Tim R http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-284 Tim R Tue, 06 May 2008 04:30:55 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-284 I received a voice mail today from Taylor and Marion who met up in Senegal with the LWS group. Marion says that all are well and happy. They apparently had an amazing trip and are looking forward to warm showers. I received a voice mail today from Taylor and Marion who met up in Senegal with the LWS group. Marion says that all are well and happy. They apparently had an amazing trip and are looking forward to warm showers.

]]> By: admin http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-283 admin Mon, 05 May 2008 20:32:13 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-283 Hello! We are off to the Swaziland cultural center today. All the students had wonderful home stay experiences. We are all happy and healthy! See you soon, Chuck Hello!
We are off to the Swaziland cultural center today. All the students had wonderful home stay experiences. We are all happy and healthy!
See you soon,
Chuck

]]> By: Dan H http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-282 Dan H Mon, 05 May 2008 20:29:55 +0000 http://www.lws.edu/2008/05/foreign-travel-blog/#comment-282 Thanks to Senegal adventurers for the travelogue. Hi to Christine and Bobby and Sarah. Thanks to Senegal adventurers for the travelogue. Hi to Christine and Bobby and Sarah.

]]>