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Descanse Un Ratito: A Slow and Peaceful Homestay Week

By: Josie Cunningham, University of Vermont

After an early morning wake up and a dreary (but beautiful) drive South from our basecamp in Cochrane, Anna and I were thrilled when our instructor Felipe pulled up in front of the picturesque campo that was going to be our home for the next week.

Botswana

Trip to Makgadikgadi Pans

By: Henrick Rahr, Colorado College

This moment not only motivated me to come back, but it gave me inspiration to continue to travel as much as I can to meet more incredible people with entirely different life experiences… and to see more sunsets. 

Botswana

A Day in the Field with Godfrey

By: Brady Creller, University of Vermont

While at Mababe Camp, I spent several days with Godfrey, one of the camp’s leaders, trying to see the bush the way he does—paying attention to the small things, figuring out how to handle challenges, and making the most of life at camp.

Botswana

The Beauty of Botswana

By: Shaylee Cahoon, University of Vermont

This is the true beauty of Botswana, all the aspects of the environment we take for granted, or often completely disregard. But one of the best things about Round River is that we are outside for every one of these moments, so we always have the chance to appreciate them.

Patagonia

Sloppin’ It Up: Round River Style

By: Anna Lick, University of Vermont

As a vegetarian and self-proclaimed foodie, I was always wondering what the food situation was going to be. […] We have a group of 14 down here and we split our group every day into chores, most of which are centered around making meals for each other.