OUTDOOR RECREATION TEAM
Bringing the good times to the Kalu Yala Valley
Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.
– Herodotus, Greek Historian
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Building Off the Past
The week before the Spring 2012 internship started, interns from all over the U.S., some international, began arriving at the place where they would start their 3-month adventure in Panama. Outnumbering all other programs, the seven Outdoor Recreation interns began collaborating and brainstorming right off the bat. The first week in the valley ideas were [...]
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Tags: Brigitte Desvaux, Fall 2012 internship, interns, Internship, Kalu Yala, outdoor recreation, Projects, Summer 2012 Internship, trails, volleyball court
Until We Meet Again
Three short months ago I found myself anxious and stressed out as I tried to decide what the heck I would need to live in the Panamanian jungles. I had a faint idea of what I was getting into, but nothing could have prepared me for the journey I was about to embark on. I [...]
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Tags: Anne Shingler, change, community, culture, Kalu Yala, outdoor recreation, Spring 2012, Thank you
The Journey of Gooshers Along Pacora River (video)
Last week, Terra, Zac and I had six hours of hiking and swimming from the valley property to San Miguel. Watch a summary video of our adventure. Enjoy The Journey of Gooshers Along the Pacora River
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Tags: adventure, Gasun Han, hike, Journey, Pacora River, swim, Terra Hope Filmer, Zac Bron
A Thank You Letter
Three months ago I awoke from a dead sleep with a terrible sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I was four days away from heading to Panama for three months. I knew little of the company I was going to work for and even less about the country in which it operated. Qualms aside, I grabbed my four enormous bags (I didn’t know what to bring so I brought it all) jumped aboard the plane and met my future head-on. Now it is my last day in Panama, and I cannot quite comprehend this little factoid.
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Tags: Anne Walker Harrison, Ashley Davis, Brigitte Desvaux, Ian Chesser, interns, Jimmy Stice, Johnny Marriott, Kalu Yala, Kylie Bchdolt, Max Cooper, outdoor recreation, PANAMA, Victor Ansley
Consumption and the Freegans
I bought a DVD from Giant Tiger for $3.29. And before that item, I bought a shirt for $5.48. I don’t need either item, but I bought them because they seemed interesting and inexpensive – and they are both interesting and inexpensive. I don’t particularly want to contribute to the cycle of consumption of goods, [...]
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Tags: Conservation, consumerism, Economic Development, environment, Jocelynn Nadeau, outdoor recreation, Sustainability, sustainable living
Go For A Walk
Since the beginning of time humans have been wanderers. The joy of finding comfort on an unfamiliar trail or setting foot on a mountain ridge, as the sun so gracefully sweeps the earths crust, is a settling feeling. There is much to be learned from the art of walking and wandering. To be surrounded by [...]
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Tags: forests, nature, outdoor recreation, trails, walking, wandering, Zac Long
Far From Home, But So Happy
This week, I have put together a slideshow to portray a glimpse of life as a Kalu Yala intern. Time has flown by all too fast. Some of us leave in two short days, others in two weeks. We have created a community, become a family, built a home, and learned so much. I am [...]
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Tags: community, family, Happy, Kalu Yala, the valley
Jungle Projects
Bamboo Water Bottle: This is my favorite project I worked on in the valley this past week. It is one section of bamboo cut above and below the notches. After you have a section you either drill or punch a whole into one end where you will fill and drink from. An optional step is [...]
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Tags: agriculture, Alex Goff, bamboo, Ian Chesser, Jungle Survival, water filtration
Winding Down
This week was the last week for classes and after school programs in San Miguel. A bittersweet ending to such a great semester with my adult English class and the kids in my soccer club. What a great experience it was for me to watch the adults learn English, bring me extra worksheets they had [...]
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Tags: community, Courtney Johnson, english, San Miguel, students