Follow along on the journey
Our first trek provided us with nearly everything we could have hoped for, including valuable learning experiences and some exciting challenges. While these are all integral parts of our program, it’s particularly rewarding to come together for a post-trek debrief where each student can share their unique perspective. Through these conversations and as a group, they offer insights into their individual experiences.
Dear family and friends of the Spring ’24 PDXchange group,
The PDXchange group has arrived safely in India! They are on their way to their hostel in Bangalore where they’ll be spending the next few days for their orientation. They are ready to rest after their long travels, and look forward to learning more about the program and India in the coming days. We look forward to their updates – they will post an update about their orientation early next week.
All the best,
Carpe Mundi and Carpe Diem HQ
Our three-day introduction to Bolivia includes visits to the El Fuerte Archaeological Site and Bosque de Los Helechos, both gentle hikes designed to familiarize the students with the basics needed for the treks ahead. José, our trek expert, shares his wisdom, guiding the group through what to expect when trekking in the Andes. Topics such as what gear to carry, how to use it, and personal and group safety are emphasized during orientation.
Hello everyone and welcome to Samaipata!
By Jose, Group Instructor
Since the moment our students arrived in Bolivia, we have moved to Samaipata. This beautiful town is located right at the edge of the Andes and the Amazon rainforest.
We are staying in a beautiful hotel which has an incredible view of the town and the mountains around this place.
During the first week of the program, we take some days for our orientation. This is a very important moment to get to know each other, have different workshops, and learn about the importance of our safety as individuals and as a group. We had different dynamics during these days, but today we did something different.
