One of the most wonderful parts of travelling with teenagers is that one gets to experience the joy of seeing a new country with fresh eyes once again. Here are Martha's descriptions of arriving in Vietnam: My first impression of Vietnam was of a flat, lusciously green world, vibrant in contrast to the grey sky. Palm trees of all shapes and sizes covering vast stretches of land as we made our way from the airport further into the city. Many strangely familiar plants lined the sides of streets … [Read more...]
Welcome Back…
Family Bulletin – January 4th, 2018 Upcoming Events Monday, January 7 - Vietnam Group DepartsMonday, January 21 - MLK Day: No School It was great to return to a school full of smiling faces, both old and new. We were all impressed with everyone's ability to jump right back into the crazy adventure that is Explorations Academy. Classes are in full swing, and I am sure that students will have an amazing time whether they stay here with us or set out to … [Read more...]
Loganita Farm’s Kitchen Garden Companion
Mary von Krusenstiern, a graduate of Explorations Academy, has an amazing job. She is head gardener at Loganita Farms, the exclusive culinary garden for The Willows Inn on Lummi Island. Mary speaks to the heart of what we believe at EA when she says, "The thing I love is you are never an expert. You are always learning and growing and adapting to change." Mary is also an author, songwriter, bluegrass musician, and mother. Her first book, Loganita Farm’s Kitchen Garden Companion, was just … [Read more...]
Bluffworks Armchair Auction
Family Bulletin December 7, 2018 Upcoming Events Thursday, December 13 - Term End Celebration Friday, December 14 - Secret Santa Gift Exchange; Last Day of Fall Term Saturday, December 15 - Vietnam Fundraising Dinner We want to highlight an opportunity to support the school while getting great new travel gear. Bluffworks not only makes some of Bacchus' most essential travel items, they have also been generously supporting the school for many years. Bacchus tells the story of Bluffworks' … [Read more...]
Putting the Phở in Fundraiser
Family Bulletin November 30, 2018 Upcoming Events Thursday, December 13 - Term End Celebration Friday, December 14 - Secret Santa Gift Exchange; Last Day of Fall Term Saturday, December 15 - Vietnam Fundraising Dinner Putting the Phở in Fundraiser (Click Here to download the flyer) Vietnamese food is highly regarded for its subtle and delicious flavor combinations. One very popular Vietnamese dish is phở, a soup commonly eaten for breakfast in Vietnam and seasoned with beef bones, basil, … [Read more...]
