As the sun sets on our amazing journey, Seren writes about our last destination: The time spent on Phu Quoc was the most memorable part of the journey for me and I’m sure for many others. To travel to our last destination, we rode a bus for most of the morning before a brief three hours on The Superdong III, the ferry that brought us to paradise. Once we left the muddy water of the city's bay we made our way to the clear blue waters of the west side of the island. The view from the window … [Read more...]
Educational Student Tour of Vietnam – Update #9
Martha describes our day spent on the river: A lifetime that passed in the blink of an eye, our tour of the Mekong Delta was one of the most magical experiences of our time in Vietnam. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, we boarded two small boats and set out into the dark expanse of water flanked by city lights hundreds of feet high on either side of the Bassac River (Song Hau in Vietnamese), one of the primary tributaries of the Mekong. The cool morning air quickly gave way to a balmy … [Read more...]
Educational Student Tour of Vietnam – Update #8
Amelia reports on our time in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): On January 26th, we left Hoi An and took a short plane ride to Ho Chi Minh City. That night we took the public bus to our hostel where we set down our bags before going next-door to eat at a restaurant. A few of us were excited to order fried crickets. We were all impressed with the flavor, but the texture was a bit much for some. The next morning we walked across town to the War Remnants Museum. This was a museum of mostly photographs … [Read more...]
Rock Trail Offers Surprises
Family Bulletin - February 1st, 2019 Upcoming Events Friday, February 8 - Winterim Term End Celebration Friday, February 8 - Last Day of Winterim Wednesday, February 20 - First Day of Spring Term February 20-February 22 - Spring Term Orientation Monday's all-school hike down the Rock Trail was a fun and successful outing for students. The trail is relatively new and connects Cyrus Gates with the Lost Lake trail system. Along the way, hikers are treated to a close-up view of vast bluffs … [Read more...]
Educational Student Tour of Vietnam – Update #7
Henry Mariotti wrote this update from Hoi An: Up until we arrived in Hoi An, our trip to Vietnam had been moving at a rapid pace. We welcomed the opportunity to stay in a beautiful homestay in the comfortable city of Hoi An. This past week has been time well spent, resulting in a productive, rewarding week. Before arriving in Hoi An, a city situated on a river along the central coast of Vietnam, Explorations Academy made contact with Children’s Hope in Action (CHIA). This NGO was founded by an … [Read more...]
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