We are so excited to be in Uruguay! For the next couple weeks we will be edventuring through Paula’s home country, eating all the delicious foods she remembers from her childhood, and meeting dear family and friends. To begin,...
Costa Rica: Homestay Spanish Immersion Program
Rancho de Espanol provides language instruction for people of all ages. It is a wonderful retreat center equipped with hotel rooms, pool, restaurant and other common spaces. It has enclosed cabanas that serve as classrooms. However,...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Costa Rica Butterfly Sanctuary
On April 25, 2017 we visited La Casa de la Morpho Azul Mariposario in Guacima, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Here is Hope’s experience at the Butterfly Sanctuary. This butterfly sanctuary has hundreds of butterflies and many were big and...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka
While we were in Sri Lanka in January, we went to a sea turtle hatchery to celebrate Joy’s 12th birthday. At the hatchery, they kept sea turtles to prevent them from dying or being snatched up by other...
The Economy of Colors, Crafts and Hand Made Items
When Gandhi was fighting for independence from Britain, one of his strategies for seeking independence was to free the Indian people from economic dependance on British goods. For example, India was importing their cloth from British textile factories instead...
Hope’s Animal Adventures: Irish Wolf Hounds
On September 2nd, 2016 we got the opportunity to walk Irish Wolf Hounds on the grounds of Ashford Castle and the surrounding forests. The black dog’s name was Cronan, and the white dog’s name was Garbin. They were two and...
Japanese Gardens: “The Perfection of the Imperfect”
As far as Ryan and Nicole are concerned, Japanese Gardens are the most lovely of all gardens; utopias of natural beauty. While it has always been difficult to discern why the Japanese Garden is so utterly satisfying to the...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Mohumohu Owl Cafe, Ginza Japan
When we came into the Owl Cafe we saw a list of rules: Only touch them lightly Don’t grab the owls Don’t feed them. Don’t take pictures with the flash on. Wash your hands Don’t touch their legs and...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Tokyo Cat Cafe
In Tokyo we went into a Cat Cafe where we saw tons of cats who were there for you to pet, hang out with and feed. In order to stay at the cafe you have to order one drink for...
A Chinese Farmer’s Proverb: “Hunger is the Best Spice”
Our guide, Qin “Chin,” told us his parents used to say that “Hunger is the best spice” when he was growing up. As simple farmers, they knew too well that if you are hungry enough whatever you cook or...