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Travel Experience

This page documents my study abroad adventures in Belize, Ireland, Germany, and Korea

Homestay

Homestay

Anastasia and her family were making the corn tortillas for the tamales. Carolyn (a fellow classmate) and I ended up helping to make them later--I remember the chicken feet.

Overnight Hiking Trip

Overnight Hiking Trip

We went on a 2-day camping trip at the Elijio Panti National Park. It was definitely a memorable experience sleeping suspended from the ground, where fire ants were ready to attack.

Cristo Rey Church

Cristo Rey Church

While in Cristo Rey for our homestays, we all painted a local church while the kids ran around taking photos.

Biodiversity Walk

Biodiversity Walk

Leaf Cutter Ant Leftovers

Leaf Cutter Ant Leftovers

Xunantunich Ruins

Xunantunich Ruins

Snorkling Boat

Snorkling Boat

Scorpion

Scorpion

Dead Fer De Lance

Dead Fer De Lance

Homestay at Dusk

Homestay at Dusk

Giant Ceba Tree

Giant Ceba Tree

It took our whole class to hug this giant Ceba tree!

Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker

Some of the gang decided to stay in Belize a few more days, so we took a trip to Caye Caulker.

Goodbye Caye Caulker

Goodbye Caye Caulker

Belize.

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A short-term study abroad following an ENVS course taken in Fall 2011, called Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins. We stayed at Crystal Paradise, Homestays, Elijio Panti National Park, Emerald Paradise, Hopkins, and Caye Caulker.

 

Itinerary:Belize Zoo. Caracol Ruins. Xunantunich Ruins. Botanical Garden. Market. Cristo Rey Homestays. Camp at EPNP. Biodiversity Exploration. Medicinal Plants. Garifuna. Coral Reefs. Snorkeling. Jaguar Preserve. River Tubing.

Day 1

Day 1

Endless Grasslands

Endless Grasslands

Adventuring around the area before heading to the Blasket Islands.

Hanging Peppers

Hanging Peppers

I saw bunches of these hot peppers hanging from a store front and swaying in the light breeze.

Town of Dingle

Town of Dingle

Glass of Water

Glass of Water

I took this photograph from right inside our kitchen window. We had the most amazing view to wake up to every day--looks like you have to use your imagination for this photo.

Guinness Clock

Guinness Clock

I tried to capture the true feel of the small town Irish pub, which was ever-present in the small town of Dingle.

Metal Hook

Metal Hook

While exploring the pier, I stumbled across giant piles of anchors, hooks, and chains.

Sean's BBQ / Group Dinner

Sean's BBQ / Group Dinner

Cerulean Water

Cerulean Water

Blasket Islands - Poitou Donkey

Blasket Islands - Poitou Donkey

Blasket Islands - Stone Structures

Blasket Islands - Stone Structures

Blasket Islands Landscape

Blasket Islands Landscape

Blasket Islands - Trail

Blasket Islands - Trail

Paint Palette

Paint Palette

Ash Tray

Ash Tray

I loved the way that the water reflected off of the wooden barrel and ash tray after a typical rainfall in Ireland.

Blasket Islands - View

Blasket Islands - View

Ireland Group Photo

Ireland Group Photo

Dingle Dog

Dingle Dog

Water Motion Shot

Water Motion Shot

A lot of the nearby streams and rivers looked like Root Beer! Here is a shot with a quick shutter speed.

Horse Head

Horse Head

I took this photo at Neil Berger's house, who is a professional painter and monotype printmaker. We visited his house on the 4th of July and had some free time to wander around outside.

Our Backyard

Our Backyard

Enjoying the Sunshine

Enjoying the Sunshine

Metal Tools

Metal Tools

A friendly local made my friends and I homemade leather bracelets with a celtic knot as a parting gift. He was working on them right inside the pub that we frequented.

Dingle, Ireland.

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Reichstag Dome

Reichstag Dome

JOH 3

JOH 3

JOH 3 – New Apartmenthouse Johannisstraße 3, Berlin-Mitte J. MAYER H. This was located right next to the IES center in Berlin.

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St. Matthäus-Kirche

St. Matthäus-Kirche

Kulturforum

Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic

Hans Scharoun Potsdamer Straße 33

Berlin State Library

Berlin State Library

Hans Scharoun Potsdamer Straße 33

TV-Tower Alexanderplatz

TV-Tower Alexanderplatz

Hermann Henselmann

"Brandenburger Tor" Gate

"Brandenburger Tor" Gate

Carl Gotthard Langhans Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße St.

Berlin, Germany.

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Gwanghwamun Plaza - 12.23 Fountain

Gwanghwamun Plaza - 12.23 Fountain

Hangyang University 2

Hangyang University 2

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace 3

Gyeongbokgung Palace 3

Streets of Seoul 2

Streets of Seoul 2

Gwanghwamun Plaza

Gwanghwamun Plaza

Taekwondo

Taekwondo

Noraebang

Noraebang

N Seoul Tower 2

N Seoul Tower 2

View from N Seoul Tower - NY

View from N Seoul Tower - NY

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower

View from N Seoul Tower

View from N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower - Locks of Love

N Seoul Tower - Locks of Love

N Seoul Tower Silhouette

N Seoul Tower Silhouette

Miyazaki Exhibit

Miyazaki Exhibit

Miyazaki Exhibit 2

Miyazaki Exhibit 2

Korean BBQ

Korean BBQ

Architecture 1

Architecture 1

Mud Festival

Mud Festival

Sejong Center

Sejong Center

Noraebang 2

Noraebang 2

Streets of Seoul

Streets of Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace 2

Gyeongbokgung Palace 2

Cafeteria Food

Cafeteria Food

Not the worst cafeteria food I've ever had, but also not the best.

Gyeongbokgung Palace / city

Gyeongbokgung Palace / city

Hanyang University

Hanyang University

Seoul, South Korea.

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