Yoga Retreat Week
APRIL 16, 2018 | SABAI
By Ashley Gonzalez-Lopez
This week our group went on a yoga retreat. The main focus was to try to reflect on what we have done on this trip, the obstacles we have overcome, and the people we have met. Every day we woke up to silent time and went straight into yoga practice at 7:00 am.
Peace Between Those Who Breathe Together
Saludos de Peru
We finally arrived in the community and were greeted by our host families, who threw flower petals on our heads as a welcome and introduced themselves. This would be the first time that Carpe Diem has stayed with this community and to commemorate, they invited us to break a beer bottle over the doorway of one of the houses with a hammer. Alex had the privilege of doing the honors, and thus, the week of homestays and cultural exchange had commenced.
Fox's Farm In Mnfindi: A Photo Story
Success Starts From Within
Last week we finished staying at the Munfindi Children’s Home. It was amazing to experience bonding with the children and learning about the large presence of HIV/AIDS in the region. Tosca, Rachel and I even got the opportunity to play soccer in the rain with the older boys, best believe we were soaked by the end. While we did that, the rest of the group participated in the wonderful “baby power hour” at the nursery.
From Phnom Pehn to Kratie
The past few days our Sabai group has traveled to Cambodia! We arrived for our first few days in the bustling city of Phnom Penh. The city that holds just about 1.5 million, felt no bigger than a small town. We spent our first few days throughout the city, exploring the beautiful temples and the royal palace. We saw the extravagant Central market and walked along the beautiful Mekong river with all of its busy boats and all.
Elephant Sanctuary and Trekking: A photo Story
Adventures in Northern Thailand: A photo Story
APRIL 4, 2018 | SABAI
Participating in activities at a local festival in Northern Thailand. Celebrations include music, stilt walking, and fishing.
Hanging by the river waiting for the festivities to begin in Nan Thailand.
Puppy friend at the permaculture farm.
he group takes a photo break during their trek outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Drinking out of bamboo cups at a break during the trek outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Boat Trip Along the Mekong: A Photo Story
APRIL 4, 2018 | SABAI
Boat trip along the Mekong outside of Kirati, Cambodia
Working with local communities on a garden project through SUP Asia.
Staying with homestay families on an island in the Mekong.
Cheers, to drinking out of coconuts!
Exploring Bangkok by boat.
Watching a muay thai match in Bangkok.
Meal time at Sahainan, a permaculture farm in Thailand.