Since touching down in Sao Paulo on January 20th (Jan 21st NZ time), I have been challenged, inspired, and thankful. As someone with little travel experience, I was expecting to be challenged by Brazil and this programme. I knew I would be challenged in the sense that I was far from home and my support…Continue Reading First Week in Brazil!
First impressions of Brazil
Ola from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Embarking on the Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Latin America for Indigenous culture and history in Brazil has been an exciting experience. Arriving in Sao Paulo after two long haul flights, which included a stopover in Houston, Texas, USA we were greeted by our coordinator Talita and made our way into…Continue Reading First impressions of Brazil
Fasten seat belts
It’s Thursday the 19th fly-out day. Feeling complete after a farewell dinner with my whānau…… Waking up knowing everything is in order. Then, the universe sends a reminder of the importance of this haerenga. The reality of our region’s current social issues comes knocking “literally” on my door. I am quickly reminded of the heightened crime…Continue Reading Fasten seat belts
Viva la Mexico!
Week One//Mexico City After a long 36+ hours of traveling, five hours delay, a missed flight, overweight bags, confusion in airports and a lot of customs, ten Kiwis finally left an airport and took an hour’s drive to their hotels with two lovely hosts from the University. Despite some tired grumbles we all very quickly…Continue Reading Viva la Mexico!