We are in the middle of a very strange week. We had classes over the weekend, so today really does not seem at all like a Monday. Yesterday we passed within 3 miles of the island of Barbados in case anyone is wondering where exactly I am. I think we should be going over the equator sometime between now and Wednesday, which is pretty exciting since I have never been in the Southern Hemisphere. Today Kendall and I had lunch with one of the lifelong learners. I am so glad that we have older adults on the trip with us. Her name is Donna and she has traveled all over the world including Antarctica, Egypt, and Nepal. She said this trip is great for her because she gets to check off some of the places on her life list of places to go including the Amazon and the Great Wall. This experience has been great for her and I hope that one day I’ll be able to come back on the ship as a lifelong learner. We also sat with the woman who works in the bookstore. She’s been on SaS before and was telling us how India and Africa could really change our lives. I’m not really sure what she means, but I guess I’ll find out soon enough! We get into Brazil on Saturday, then I leave on Sunday morning for a hiking trip in the mountains. I’m really excited about this trip but also kind of sad since I’ll miss most of the Carnaval action. I do get to slide down some waterslides that are naturally carved into the rocks and see some amazing views though, so it should be a really great trip. We signed up for more trips yesterday and I’ll have to wait and see which ones I got into. The one I’m most hopeful for is the trip in China to see the Great Wall and the terra-cotta army. Also in Japan I’m hoping to get into a trip to Kyoto during which we get to stay in a traditional Japanese Inn. I’m missing everyone and I can’t wait to hear from people. Sorry that I’m a little slow with responding to e-mail, but internet is very slow and very expensive. I hope you’re all doing well!
PS- Natalie, I opened my water bottle this morning, thanks
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Cool! Now you are in Brazil! I will tell Alex; he is from Brazil. He says there is a danger of accidental death from falling coconuts, and he wears a helmet when he goes to the beach. He can be quite a character. Have fun in the mountains and take lots of pictures! Maybe you can come be a guest speaker for my students! How does one get to be a "Lifelong Learner"? Does it cost the same as a student?
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