March 27
What’s up guys? It’s Anja checking in from India for this update!
We started our journey on a flight from Denver to Munich, ja. Ve got pretzels and bratwurst, however in Germany ve just call it dinna(German accent). We then traveled from Munich to Delhi where we awaited our next flight with airport dogs and some spicy momos. Here we also met our in-country trip leaders Uttara and Chamba. We ventured back into the airport for our final flight to Leh, a military base.
Cody claims he saw K2 out the window and we all saw astounding mountains. With our bags in hand and fire in our hearts we trudged up a hill to our bus. We journeyed across the valley surrounded by mountains beyond anything I’ve ever seen into Phyang: a tranquil village surrounding a monastery. We arrived at the Nyanjen guest house and settled in for our first taste of Ladakhi food and milk tea. A cuisine I think we’ve all found a liking for. The people are kind and welcoming as we adapt to the culture and they adapt to our noise.
That afternoon we enjoyed a variety of naps, journaling and games.
We had another day of rest and acclimation which consisted mostly of what I mentioned before as well as a walk to the Phyang monastery: a 600 year old Buddhist monastery with beautiful art, sculptures, and views.
Today we bussed to the HIAL school where we met the fellows working on a variety of projects including architecture, computer science, responsible tourism, and high desert ecology. It was an amazing experience to meet people similar in age, also at an experiential learning school in a wildly different part of the world. We then went on a chilly hike to an ice stupa that helps with water conservation. We then returned to the guesthouse for a delicious daal lunch(my favorite so far).
- Sebbie has recently discovered a love for art.
- Anna has been enjoying playing pass the pig.
- Isaak remains dialed.
- Leo has been board gaming to the max.
- Rex has been improving his German accent.
- Julian has been learning how to Rubix cube.
- Oliver has been loosing at rizzcatan (Leo’s invented game).
- Camden has been documenting everything.
- LJ has been powering through books.
- Monti has been busy looking for yeti and making dog friends.
- Jasmine has been quite the jokester and is mastering the handstand.
We have yet to see a snow leopard but we still have love for the game.
Julley for now,
Anja (written with help from the squad)
March 23
Our India Global Studies group has arrived safely in Ladakh! After a long journey, everyone is in great spirits. The group has connected with our partners at Where There Be Dragons and is eager to keep their adventure going. Stay tuned for weekly updates, student shoutouts, and plenty of photos!
March 17
In just a few days, our students will step into the vibrant, layered world of India, a place where ancient traditions and modern life exist side by side in powerful and unforgettable ways.
From bustling city streets to quiet moments of reflection, this journey will challenge students to expand their perspectives and engage deeply with a culture rich in history, diversity, and meaning. Along the way, they’ll explore questions of identity, community, and global connection. Students will learn not just about India, but about themselves.
This blog will be your window into their experience. Follow along for stories, reflections, and photos that capture the moments you don’t see in guidebooks.
We can’t wait to share the journey with you.