Zambia 2014, Day 14 – Getting people involved
This trip has made me grow in so many ways from leaving Washington, DC. It was my first time going on a plane and to […]
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Paraguay 2014, Day 17 – Bittersweet Moments
The feeling is bittersweet. Leaving a place I have grown so accustomed to. The waking up at 7am, sharing a room with 8 other girls, the […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 16 – Julio, Pablo, & Domingo
As I gathered statistics from people settled in their makeshift homes made of madera (wood) and chapa (scrap metal), I came across a family that was different from the […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 15 – Not everything is learned in the classroom
This trip, by far, has been one of my more rewarding experiences in my short, but eventful life. The lessons I have learned and habits […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 14 – Positivity, Patience & Compassion
As this South American escapade comes to a closing, I’ve learned and gained a lot from this experience. Some of these things consist of positivity, […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 13 – Our strange and wonderful family
On Sundays, Paraguayans turn their attention towards their families. The empty streets this July morning were testament to that statement – instead if seeing people […]
Zambia 2014, Day 11 – The Weight of Water
On this trip I have learned how grateful I am to have clean water to use and I don’t have to walk two miles to […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 13 – Sunday Morning Walk
We went on a walk on Sunday morning. As we left the hostel in Asunción you can see that some people were outside, but it was like a ghost […]
Zambia 2014, Day 10 – I have more ability than I thought
This trip has taught me to not be afraid to face my fears and that if you are not born with a silver spoon in […]
Paraguay 2014, Day 12 – We changed each other’s lives
When I first arrived to Paraguay, all I wanted to do was go back home. I whined and complained about everything. I had a nasty attitude […]