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A Helping Hand in Honduras

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Travel, Uncategorized | 0 comments

A Helping Hand in Honduras

View from Rapaco, our compound. How do I start describing one of the most amazing, rewarding experiences I have encountered?  How can I put emotions into words that make you feel as I did?  I can start by giving you a brief background about my experience.  This past school year at Elon, I decided to volunteer to participate in the Global Medical Brigades.  For most of the year, our group of “brigaders” fundraised, hoping to earn enough to purchase medications for the trip.  We also searched for used, unwanted sunglasses, hats, clothing, and toys to distribute to the people...

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Costa Rica

Posted by on Jul 22, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Costa Rica

  In January of 2011, I embarked on an epic study abroad adventure to Costa Rica.  The country is beautiful inside and out, but I thought the cloud forests were spectacular.  This beautiful sunset at Monteverde, melting out of view over the horizon… can’t ask for anything...

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Clark’s Creek

Posted by on Jul 22, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Clark’s Creek

Clark’s Creek is just down the road from our home, and we often trek through its trails either by foot or on horseback.  I never fail to see something beautiful, such as this mountain flower.

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Butterfly in Virginia

Posted by on Jul 22, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Butterfly in Virginia

Spotted a brilliant butterfly in Stafford, VA – July 2012  

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