Well, I got back into Miami a few days ago, and being back in the USA is somewhat of a shock. I will have to write soon and let you know about my time in Cuba, because it was incredible - I even met Fidel Castro! Havana is quite possibly one of the most beautiful cities that I've ever visited.Anyway, as an update, for those of you in Boulder, I'm in Orlando with my family and fly back on the evening of the 18th, and will be staying with my friend Jon. I can't wait to see y

To those of you who are fortunate (or not, depending on your perspective) enough to be able to open this attachment, it is time for another crazy Anita update. This time I wish to reflect on my travels in Brazil! First of all, I would just like to say that things on the ship have been somewhat weird since Brazil. Everyone is contemplating the inevitable fact that the journey is very nearly over, and that its time to go home. I have mixed feelings myself. I am looking forward

From somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean (well, actually 24`58.0` S Latitude and 015`44.8 W Longitude) (well, actually 24`58.0` S Latitude and 015`44.8 W Longitude) It has been too long since my last update, and it is time to fill you in on the happenings of my five days in South Africa. I have very mixed feelings about this port; on the one hand, it filled me with wonder and excitement, and on the other, with horror and dismay. Whilst I have witnessed much poverty and destit

Anyway, I thought that it was time for an update after my very brief email from the Seychelles. Needless to say my time there was incredible. The first day was a nightmare both for us and for the islanders who suddenly had to deal with what was essentially 10% of their population descending on their homeland all at the same time. To make matters worse we were a) – American (only 1000 North Americans visit the Seychelles per year!), b) – college students (I don’t think the Sey

This is my last day in India. I'm in Madras (or Chennai depending on your perspective) after havingjust spent the last four days in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. India is.......holy shit.....can't find the words to describe it, but that actually sums it up pretty well. Christina, If you're reading this, I have much admiration of your spirit for having lived here. Now I understand why it changed you the way it did. Well, here goes. The flight to Delhi was smooth, despite the fact

Well, we’re on our way to Madras in India after four great days in Singapore, marred only by the disturbing news of the US attack on Afghanistan. Once again, I am feeling the frustration of being so far removed from “reality”, unable to stay informed or updated on the latest developments. Any emails that briefly cover major events would be greatly appreciated from you guys. I am trying hard to reach a balance in terms of my feelings, because if I dwell too much on these distu

Greetings from Hanoi, in North Vietnam!!So, We arrived in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city) 3 days ago and then I flew to Hanoi the next day. This country is beyond words.The end of my stay in Beijing was very memorable. We visited the Forbidden City on the last day, which was incredible. In the evening I saw an acrobatic show in a large theatre, and quite honestly, it was the most entertained I have been in my life. It was so good it brought tears to my eyes, and I was constantly c

Greetings!Well, I'm writing this to you all from Tianneman Square in Beijing - I can't believe I am here. Thesquare is the largest city square in the world - it took us over an hour to walk across it! They have litit all up at night, and people are flying kites, speed skating, drinking coffee and admiring the variouspavilions they have set up celebrating Beijing's nomination for the 2008 Olympics . There are fountains,lasers and ornate gardens. Quite magnificent.Flew into B

I hope this email finds you all safe and well. I'm in Hong Kong, in the strangest Internet cafe I think I'llever experience!! For some reason, people come in here to play interactive video games, most of whichare dealing with warfare - so I'm sitting here writing to you all while I listen to what sounds like a warzone all around me....Guns, tanks, missiles, screaming - It is most bizarre and hard to concentrate.Well, we made it hear with quite an adventure - and yet ANOTHER

This is my last day in Japan. We leave at 4. Its been an strange experience - mixed joy withuncertainty over this world's future, and the future of the US. I read the paper each day but still have beenunable to watch any news coverage. Please, if any of you have cable and a VCR - could you tape somecoverage for me so I can at lease have a record of what happened when I get back?Things on the ship are quite sketchy right now. Some students seem unaffected, others are distraugh

I wanted to send out my best wishes and thoughts to all of you in the US. We found out about the tragedyearly yesterday morning, and I spent most of the day crying and in shock. I can't believe this hashappened.I trust and hope that your friends and family are safe. I am OK. We are in Kobe, Japan, right now. For now, they intend to continue the itinerary, but I thinktravelling through the Middle East is doubtful. I will let you know when things become morecertain.Take car

Can you believe it? They've finally installed a satellite link up to enable some students to use email whilst at sea!! However, they charge 50c per minute, so I'll have to keep this message short.Suffice to say, that after two days of basically wanting to die, (the ship was rocking through 30-40ft waves - it was hell) I'm finally OK. I swear if someone had come into my cabin with a loaded weapon I would have begged them to put me out of my misery. Much happier now, with food