Soon we are off!
2023年5月14日, アメリカ
In just a few days, a group of 11 students and two professors will be making their way to Southeast Asia for an intensive and culturally immersive study abroad program. Students are now hard at workもっと詳しく
Breakfast in Doha
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Our first real stop in Doha was for an authentic breakfast at a very popular spot. The owner greeted us warmly and we ate all kinds of interesting things, including a special milk tea.
Sheik's Camels
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
These camels are famous camel racing winners and now they belong to the Sheik. He has bought them and now they are on display where people can walk right up to them.
Falcon Culture
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Falcons are a big part of the Qatari culture. This country used to be poor prior to finding natural gas and oil in the 1930s. At that point, there were two classes of people, and one was the betterもっと詳しく
Mosque Visit
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
We visited a mosque and were able to enter the prayer room during one of the calls to prayer. Of course, the women had to be appropriately dressed and we received a little help. The guide alsoもっと詳しく
Architecture in Qatar
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
It's nice for students to experience places so different from home. Clearly, nothing reminds us of Virginia!
Dhow Boating
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 91 °F
Almost surprise activity number one from my friend Ellen was a ride on a wooden junk boat and it has been amazing. We are learning about all of the different buildings.
World Cup
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 91 °F
This statute is on an island in the water and represents the world cup symbol. It looks very different from each angle and at one point it looks like a whale's mouth and eventually the symbol.
旅行者That is amazing. Can't imagine what it looks like in person. Boy...it's a balmy 91 degrees at night! EEK!
When in Rome...
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
We went to a fantastic Syrian restaurant tonight and use of a hookah pipe is common. You can literally order one and smoke it while you eat dinner in the restaurant. Fortunately, it is tobacco minusもっと詳しく
Syrian Dinner
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
Dinner in the souk was fantastic, but I forgot to take pictures of the food. We had hummus and homemade pita, baba ghanouj, eggplant roasted with peppers, roasted lamb, chicken Shawarma, tabouli,もっと詳しく
Souk Waqif
2023年5月22日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
We gave students time to explore this historic souk and it is not just a place for tourists. The fabrics and spices were incredible.
Part 2
2023年5月23日, カタール ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We had the most amazing time with our host and hostess, Rob and Ellen. They put together an amazing itinerary for us. We are now on our way to Doha airport for part two of this adventure… Off toもっと詳しく
What We Thought...
2023年5月23日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 97 °F
What we thought of Doha with our wonderful hosts, Ellen and Rob (as interpreted by Thai and professor Brazier).
Street Food
2023年5月23日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
By the time we went out for food, it was relatively late. But we found one street restaurant open and the staff were so wonderful. Everyone had delicious food that cost very little. The owner wasもっと詳しく
Spirit Houses
2023年5月23日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Students have studied Buddhism in preparation for our travels. And tonight they saw two spirit houses, a house for the spirits that is outside of your home or business. They can be ornate or simple,もっと詳しく
Turkish Ice Cream
2023年5月23日, タイ ⋅ 🌧 95 °F
Forgot to post this yesterday. Ice cream is a fun experience in the market.
Royal Palace
2023年5月24日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 97 °F
At first stop of the day was the royal palace and it does not disappoint. The structures reflect lots of different cultures, including Burmese and Cambodian.
旅行者Picture can not do the Palace justice with all the shimmer. My year it was cloudy and rainy, but it still shines.
Melanie MarksSo true. We had a sunny day and it was so shiny. But pics don't capture it well.
Wat Pho
2023年5月24日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 95 °F
This temple houses one of the most beautiful reclining Buddha's in Thailand. You see James putting coins in individual pots which will bring us good luck in our travels.
Flower and Vegetable Market
2023年5月24日, タイ ⋅ 🌧 90 °F
We explored the Bangkok vegetable and flower markets. Both are huge and pick up starting at midnight.
TukTuks
2023年5月24日, タイ ⋅ 🌧 90 °F
We rode tuk tuks to Chinatown, in lieu of the subway. It's a fun way to travel.
Chinatown
2023年5月24日, タイ ⋅ 🌧 90 °F
Great time exploring Chinatown. It would be very easy to get lost in the maze of alleyways.
Award Winning Pad Thai
2023年5月24日, タイ
This plate of pad Thai noodles will ruin you. Absolutely delicious and about $2.75.
Thai Fried Chicken
2023年5月25日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
This meal is always a hit and comes with cucumbers and Thai sweet chili sauce. Price is about $1.50!
Salt Farming
2023年5月25日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Our first stop today was at a salt farm outside of Bangkok. We are not that far from the sea and so they are harvesting salt water and making different kinds of salt, from commercial salt like we useもっと詳しく
Popsicle Maker & Coconuts
2023年5月25日, タイ ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
This gentleman is making Popsicles in a special machine. The students were treated to one and flavors were amazing… Blue Hawaiian, coconut, mango, pineapple, Fanta, etc. Then they tried freshもっと詳しく
旅行者So excited to live vicariously through my student!! Thanks for allowing us to follow your adventures through this forum.