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Cactus, Cactus, and more Cactus
This past weekend we took an excursion to learn about nopales, or cactus. In a quaint town called Valtierillia, they cultivate these nopales to make all sorts of products from... keep reading
Taller de Máscaras
Today we learned how to make masks from one of our very own host mothers. It was messy business but it was definitely worth all the laughs!
Final Adventures in Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Yesterday morning we left Guanajuato and headed to La Colorada. This past week has been a busy one for the group! We finished our service at the albergue on Wednesday... keep reading
Aztec Ruins and Floating Chinampas in Mexico City
We had an amazing weekend in Mexico City filled with cultural excursions, art exhibitions, and tours of ancient ruins! Check out the highlights in the slideshow above.
Bienvenidos a Guanajuato!
After a long journey, students were warmly received in Guanajuato by their host families, who greeted them with traditional Mexican enchiladas, molletes, and flan. The following day, students enjoyed a... keep reading
Cooking Class
After our first day of classes, our global navigators had the opportunity to cook some authentic Mexican foods! Ceviche: Sopa Azteca, enchiladas, y chilaquiles: Rollos de Canela: Teamwork makes... keep reading
Back to work at the Albergue del Hospital
After a crazy weekend in Mexico City, we are back to work at the Albergue del Hospital. Despite being tired, the kiddos managed to have a lot of fun painting... keep reading
A visit to Mexico City
This weekend we had an action packed weekend in Mexico City! First up, Teotihuacán! Seeing this ancient city was definitely a hit among our students! Some were very "impressed" with... keep reading
Working at the Albergue del Hospital
What a busy week! We dove right in this week to our work at the Albergue del Hospital. There is painting galore! We have been hard at work preparing all... keep reading
First day at the Albergue del Hospital
Today was our first day at the Albergue del Hospital, a temporary residence for families who come to Guanajuato because a loved one is in the hospital, but do not... keep reading
Welcome to Guanajuato!
We have made it to the beautiful Guanajuato! After a long day of travel yesterday, we settled in for a (quick) night's rest before hitting the ground running today. We... keep reading