By Sam Cahaly of Colby College Our first backpacking trip took place in the Tamango sector of the Patagonian National Park, a 3-day ordeal that would overall include about 22 km of hiking with a day of rest in the…
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By Sam Cahaly of Colby College Our first backpacking trip took place in the Tamango sector of the Patagonian National Park, a 3-day ordeal that would overall include about 22 km of hiking with a day of rest in the…
By Ella Doyle from University of Vermont Our first research project of the semester was to determine the Least Acceptable Change (LAC) on the hiking trails that run from Valle Chacabuco to Lago Jeinimeni in Parque Nacional Patagonica (PNP). LAC…
Ever sweatier, ever dirtier, more blistered and more tired, and more content. And the lingering sentiment: Thank you. That was incredible. What’s next?
We learned from the personal experiences of our guides, the community members, and from each other within our own group as well. The effort and care of everyone has been what made this experience so much more than just a study abroad program; so much more than just getting an education. Everyone offered us kinship, just as much as we offered it.
This group has flourished into something so incredibly unique, and I feel so grateful for each and every person involved. These folks have created an incredible experience that I’ll never forget. I felt more at home here in Botswana than I ever expected to, and that’s thanks to all the wonderful people that have contributed to this program and that I have been lucky enough to share this experience with.