Life is a (Turtle) Highway
Published by Ashley Rosen
The Before: As I stood on the bank of the Hanalei River where the river’s mouth meets the salty ocean …
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Confidence in Kauai
Published by Dana Adcock
These are albatrosses. Throughout the summer, several have been spotted outside of our house. I have observed that these …
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Portland First Thoughts
Published by Kayla Marr
I have now been in Portland for four full days. I have encountered many things that I enjoy about the …
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ZUMBA! (and Chilean Cultural Perspectives on Exercise)
Published by Avery Fulford
About two weeks into our stay here, I was running sprints on the soccer field to keep in shape when …
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An Ode to Weedwacking
Published by Ashley Rosen
Cut hands Bruised calves Aching shoulders Sweat filled eyes Grass coated skin The scent of mixed gasoline permeates the …
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The Rain and the After-Rain
Published by Madeline Davet
I’m seated in our open-air kitchen listening to “Luna Roja,” periodically swatting mosquitos and spooning frozen mango as I try …
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An Acai Bowl of Emotions
Published by Natalie Tarn
The ethereal voice of Mehana soared as I gazed over the expanse of Kilauea from the peak of Nihoku on …
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The Vernacular of Chile
Published by Evelyn Garcia
Hello! My name is Evelyn, and I’m writing the blog for this week! Throughout the weeks that we been here, …
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