New Adventure

At the end of my life-changing experience with Kroka in the fall of 2011 -- in which I traveled to Ecuador with thirteen teens for three months, climbing mountains, exploring jungles, but even more importantly; creating a strong community, making lifelong friendships and learning even more about myself and my place in the world -- our teachers gave us a list of programs similar to Kroka.  There were colleges, apprenticeships, more semester programs, and included in that list was a program that caught my eye.  A semester in India with an organization called VIS. The organization looked similar to Kroka in it's ideals and focus on sustainability, culture and community but different enough to be a entirely new experience.  Trekking through the Himalayas, 20,000 foot peaks towering overhead; staying in remote villages and monasteries, immersed in the religion and culture; living at a high school in Ladakh, connecting with Ladakhi peers, leading classes to teach them the English language.  What an experience!

So many people I have talked to have been to India, four or five to Ladakh, even.  And all of them spoke of the beauty and wonder of the country, encouraging me to take advantage of this opportunity.  What better time to travel and explore than when you are young?  I can't wait to connect with the culture and landscape of this new country.

Jullay!
Clayton

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